Job description - One Accounting

Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant at our Accounting firm is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role requires a keen understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the financial health of the firm and its clients.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping and General Ledger:

- Record day-to-day financial transactions and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger for our clients.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting records.

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
- Generate financial reports for management and clients, as required.

Tax Compliance:

- Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with local and national tax regulations.
- Stay informed about changes in tax laws that may impact the firm or its clients.

Payroll:

- Assist in running the payroll in a timely manner
- Generate payroll reports and correspondence with clients regarding their payroll.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

- Manage the accounts payable process, including vendor invoices and payments.
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding invoices, and ensure timely collections.

Bank Reconciliation:

- Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts on a monthly basis for the clients.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Adhoc duties:

- Support the Management with adhoc duties like sending email responses to clients on various matters, preparation of once off reports as requested by clients, preparation of internal reports for the Management as requested.

Audit Support:





- Assist in the preparation for internal audits and reviews.
- Provide necessary documentation and support during audit processes.

Client Interaction:

- Work closely with clients to gather financial information and address queries, if required to do so.

Software Utilization:

- Utilize accounting software and other financial tools efficiently.
- Stay updated on advancements in accounting technology.

Compliance and Regulations:

- Ensure adherence to accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Keep abreast of changes in accounting regulations and communicate their impact.

HST/GST (Goods and Services Tax):

- Manage end-to-end HST/GST compliance, including filing returns and maintaining necessary documentation.
- Stay updated on HST law changes and communicate their impact on the organization.
- Assist in HST audits and assessments.

Annual Return Filing:

- Prepare and file annual returns as required by applicable laws.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data for annual return filing.

Reconciliation:

- Conduct periodic reconciliations of financial transactions, including bank statements, vendor accounts, customer accounts or any other GL accounts as necessary.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) is preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero, Zoho books and Microsoft Excel.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Indian/ Canadian tax laws.

This job description is a general overview of the accountant position within a CA firm and may be subject to modification based on the firm's evolving needs.

📌 Senior Accountant (Kochi)
🏢 One Accounting
📍 Kochi