Job Description Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert – General Ledger

Position

Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert – General Ledger

Experience

- Senior Accountant: 3–5 years
- Subject Matter Expert: 5–8 years

Role Overview

Responsible for managing and reviewing General Ledger and month-end accounting activities for US-based companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, timely deliverables, and effective client communication.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and review General Ledger and month-end closing activities.
- Perform bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, income journals, sales tax workings/filings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports and deliverables for management and clients.
- Monitor daily activities and performance of assigned preparers.
- Prepare error trackers and present Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to management.
- Identify, track, and resolve unreconciled and aged items promptly.
- Follow up with clients to resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
- Communicate regularly with clients through email and calls.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks as per client requirements.




- Maintain work allocation matrices and support monthly KPI/performance reporting.
- Escalate pending or critical issues to the appropriate management level.
- Ensure compliance with information security and internal control procedures.

Required Knowledge & Skills

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and General Ledger processes.
- Valuable understanding of US accounting and financial reporting.
- Ability to analyze and validate financial data accurately.
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with accounting software; Oracle, M3, or Yardi experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams and clients.

Ideal Candidate

A finance and accounting professional with strong General Ledger expertise, reconciliation experience, client-handling skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounting activities while meeting strict deadlines and quality standards.

📌 Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert General Ledger (Chennai)
🏢 Digiads Media
📍 Chennai