Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist Mumbai, Full Time Summary: We are looking for a Senior Accounting and Project Management Specialist with 4-5 years of experience in nance. This role focuses on managing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), nancial statement analysis, and project management, all while leveraging automation to streamline processes and enhance eiciency. Key Responsibilities: 1. Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR): Accounts Payable Management: Oversee the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring that they are accurate, properly approved, and paid in a timely manner. Accounts Receivable Management: Manage the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely invoicing, monitoring of outstanding invoices, and eective collection eorts. ¢ Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile AP/AR accounts and resolve any discrepancies. 2. Financial Statements & Reporting: ¢ ¢ ¢ Assist in the preparation of nancial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and ensure that they comply with accounting standards. Conduct nancial analysis to interpret nancial data, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management for decision-making. Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded, and nancial statements are prepared in a timely manner. 3. Automation of Accounting Processes: ¢ Identify opportunities to automate nancial tasks (e.g., AP/AR reporting, invoicing, reconciliations) to improve eiciency and reduce manual errors. ¢ Develop and implement automated solutions using tools such as Excel macros, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), or other relevant software to streamline daily operations. 4. Project Management: ¢ Lead nance-related projects, such as system implementation, process improvements, or new reporting frameworks, from concept through implementation. ¢ ¢ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, resources, and ensure that nancial processes are optimized. Ensure all nancial systems or process improvements are well-documented and aligned with company objectives. 5. Vendor & Client Interaction: ¢ ¢ ¢ Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries or issues related to payments and invoices in a professional and timely manner. Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding billing issues, payment schedules, and account discrepancies. Resolve client disputes or concerns, ensuring that all interactions are handled with professionalism, care, and eiciency. Qualications: ¢ ¢ ¢ Education: Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related eld. Experience: 4-5 years of hands-on experience in nance, with a focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and nancial statement preparation. Technical Skills: o o Advanced prociency in Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of nancial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). o o Experience with accounting software (Zoho Books, SAP). Familiarity with automation tools (RPA, macros, or other software) to streamline nancial processes.