Staff Accountant Tax

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Accountant with strong expertise in India statutory accounting . The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in India GAAP, GST, and TDS compliance, coupled with excellent systems knowledge and hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounting processes. This role will be instrumental in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and process optimization within a dynamic, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Close
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forward schedules.
Oversee intercompany transactions, expense allocations, and payroll-related accounting inputs.
Statutory Compliance
Manage statutory requirements for India, including GST, TDS, income tax, and CSR obligations.
Support preparation and review of statutory filings, ensuring compliance with India GAAP and regulatory guidelines.
Respond to government and tax authority notices as needed.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly financial consolidations, cash forecasts, and actual vs. budget variance reports.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems.
Provide insights to management for decision-making and continuous improvement.
Audit & Process Improvement
Support internal and external audit processes through documentation, reconciliations, and data validation.
Identify and drive process improvements across accounting, payroll, and reporting workflows.
Recommend system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Cross-Functional Projects
~ Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc financial projects, process automation, and system integration initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate accounting, with deep knowledge of India GAAP, GST, and TDS.
Proven experience in statutory filings, reconciliations, and responding to government notices.
ERP experience required ( NetSuite preferred ); familiarity with Coupa is an advantage.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, lookups, etc.); SQL exposure preferred.
Experience with payroll inputs, G/L month-end close, and financial consolidations .
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Familiarity with CSR calculations, transfer pricing, and audit support preferred.