Syriac Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd

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Syriac Consultancy Services

Posted on: April 24, 2025

Chief Accountant

Location: Kochi/Bangalore
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior/Managerial
Industry: Accounting & Finance

Company Overview

We are a well-established CPA firm based in the USA, providing a wide range of accounting, taxation, and advisory services.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead and manage the accounting operations of our firm. This role involves a dual responsibility: handling the accounting for a group of clients, and overseeing the entire accounting team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in U.S. accounting and be highly proficient in QuickBooks, with hands-on experience in payroll journal entries and accurate posting to Profit & Loss statements. A solid understanding of U.S. tax returns including S-Corporations, C- Corporations, and LLCs s essential, especially the ability to post correct year-end journal entries and reconcile financials with the filed tax returns. Note: Tax return preparation is not required.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage accounting tasks for a group of assigned monthly, quarterly, and yearly clients.
  • Lead and supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate work delivery.
  • Oversee journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger review, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure payroll journal entries are correctly recorded and reflected in the Profit & Loss.
  • Review and finalize year-end adjustments to match financials with submitted tax returns.
  • Coordinate with tax and compliance teams to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Handle a high volume of clients across different industries while maintaining quality service.
  • Contribute to improving internal systems and accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. accounting.
  • Strong command of QuickBooks and sound knowledge of U.S. accounting principles.
  • Good understanding of U.S. business tax returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC) to ensure proper
  • year-end entries and reconciliation with financials.
  • Proven ability to supervise and lead a team effectively.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage a high client volume with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA or equivalent qualification preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a U.S.-based environment.
  • Proven experience with QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)..
  • Excellent understanding of U.S. payroll processes and tax implications.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.