KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Own assigned month-end close areas end to end, ensuring timely completion of deliverables
· Prepare and record journal entries independently based on supporting data and accounting analysis
· Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for recorded balances
· Perform medium-risk balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
· Analyze balance sheet and P&L; fluctuations and explain unusual variances
· Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with US GAAP and internal policies
· Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for assigned areas
· Support internal and external audits through timely preparation of schedules and documentation
· Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and close activities
EDUCATION AND professional experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent strongly preferred
· 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience
· Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger accounting in a corporate or shared services environment
· Robust knowledge of US GAAP
· Experience preparing journal entries independently from underlying support and analysis
· Experience performing balance sheet account reconciliations and investigating reconciling items
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
· Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and large data sets
· Experience working in ERP environments, preferably Workday
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and coordinate across teams
work environment:
· Expectation to work primarily in the Zelis India office on a regular basis
· Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as required to collaborate with teams outside of India