Urgent Hiring : Accountant / Accounts Executive (Kolkata)

Urgent Hiring : Accountant / Accounts Executive (Kolkata)

24 Aug
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SourceDesk
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Kolkata

24 Aug

SourceDesk

Kolkata

SourceDesk is looking for an experienced Accountant / Accounts Executive to join our Kolkata office and support our growing portfolio of international clients.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on exposure to Canadian accounting and bookkeeping, along with strong working knowledge of accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, Sage 50, and QuickBooks Desktop.

The role involves end-to-end bookkeeping, account reconciliation, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, year-end preparation, and regular communication with Canadian and US-based clients. The candidate will work closely with clients, senior management, CPAs, tax professionals, and auditors to ensure accurate and timely accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for Canadian and US-based clients.
- Maintain complete and accurate accounting records using QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks Desktop, and other accounting platforms.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and other management reports.
- Perform bank, credit card, vendor, customer, and other account reconciliations.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including vendor bills, customer invoices, payments, collections, and follow-ups.
- Record and maintain sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, journal entries, and other accounting transactions.
- Perform accounting activities up to the finalization of accounts and Balance Sheet.




- Prepare and maintain Debit/Credit Notes and ageing reports for receivables and payables.
- Monitor banking transactions and maintain accurate cash and bank records.
- Assist with cash flow management and financial reporting.
- Prepare periodic financial and management reports for clients and senior management.
- Support the onboarding of new clients, including setting up accounting software/files and taking over existing books and historical accounting records.
- Review existing books and identify discrepancies, pending reconciliations, or accounting issues.
- Prepare year-end accounting packages, including Trial Balance, adjusting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accountants/CPAs.
- Coordinate with Canadian/US CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, and other external accounting professionals when required.
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding accounting queries, missing information, financial records, and reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and greater efficiency in client accounting processes.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of all assigned accounting activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Minimum 2-4 years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.




- Prior exposure to Canadian accounting and bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
- Experience handling books/accounts for Canadian and/or US clients will be a robust advantage.
- Hands-on working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is essential.
- Experience with Xero and Sage/Sage 50 is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and other cloud-based accounting platforms will be an advantage.
- Completed university Degree and/or has worked in an accounting designation
- Good understanding of full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, journal entries, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and P&L;.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.
- Comfortable communicating directly with international clients through email, calls, and virtual meetings.
- Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts, assignments, and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with an accounting firm, outsourced accounting company, or international accounting process will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience in working with a public accounting firm would be considered a strong asset.
- MUST be willing to work in the Evening Shift from (2:00 PM to 11:00 PM) Mon-Fri .

Perks and Benefits

Incentives and Bonuses

📌 Urgent Hiring : Accountant / Accounts Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 SourceDesk
📍 Kolkata

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