Accounts Manager - US GAAP

Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager
Location: Mohali (On-site)
Reports To: U.S. Finance Leadership
Shift Timing: 9:30 PM – 6:30 AM IST (US Business Hours)
Working Days: 5 Days a Week

Company Overview
SkySun.io (A Lytegen Company) is a fast-growing global organization supporting U.S.-based operations through high-impact finance, technology, and operations teams in India. We work closely with U.S. leadership to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information while maintaining strong controls and audit readiness.

Role Purpose
The Senior Accounting Manager is a critical ownership role responsible for maintaining accurate, current, and audit-ready books for the India entity while supporting U.S. intercompany accounting. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, not a coordination or oversight-only position.
The role requires someone who can run accounting end-to-end independently, meet close deadlines, and provide reliable financial data to U.S. finance leadership without hand-holding.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Accounting Ownership (Non-Negotiable)

• Own the General Ledger completely
• Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Handle accruals and prepaid accounting
• Own intercompany accounting between India and U.S. entities

2. Reconciliations (Full Ownership)

• Bank accounts
• Credit cards
• Clearing and suspense accounts
• Payroll and benefits
• Vendor balances
• Intercompany balances

Books must always be clean, supported, and fully explainable.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Vendor setup and master data maintenance
• Invoice validation and accurate coding
• Payment coordination and tracking
• AP aging control and cleanup
• Ensure approvals follow the defined approval matrix
• Prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments

4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Intercompany Billing

• Intercompany billing between India and U.S. entities
• Client invoicing (where applicable)
• AR tracking and aging
• Collections tracking and follow-ups
• Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time

5. Payroll Coordination

• Manage India payroll inputs, validation, and reconciliation
• Support U.S. payroll with accurate accounting inputs
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and related accruals
• Ensure payroll entries are complete and well-documented

6. Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Maintain strong audit trails and documentation standards
• Enforce approval matrices and segregation of duties
• Prepare schedules and support internal and external audits
• Respond to auditor queries with clarity and speed

7. Reporting & Communication

• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to U.S. leadership
• Clearly explain variances, balances, and adjustments
• Proactively flag issues with recommended solutions
• Maintain consistent communication across time zones

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Accounting Ownership (Non-Negotiable)

• Own the General Ledger completely
• Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Handle accruals and prepaid accounting
• Own intercompany accounting between India and U.S. entities

2. Reconciliations (Full Ownership)

• Bank accounts
• Credit cards
• Clearing and suspense accounts
• Payroll and benefits
• Vendor balances
• Intercompany balances

Books must always be clean, supported, and fully explainable.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Vendor setup and master data maintenance
• Invoice validation and accurate coding
• Payment coordination and tracking
• AP aging control and cleanup
• Ensure approvals follow the defined approval matrix
• Prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments

4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Intercompany Billing

• Intercompany billing between India and U.S. entities
• Client invoicing (where applicable)
• AR tracking and aging
• Collections tracking and follow-ups
• Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time

5. Payroll Coordination

• Manage India payroll inputs, validation, and reconciliation
• Support U.S. payroll with accurate accounting inputs
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and related accruals
• Ensure payroll entries are complete and well-documented

6. Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Maintain strong audit trails and documentation standards
• Enforce approval matrices and segregation of duties
• Prepare schedules and support internal and external audits
• Respond to auditor queries with clarity and speed

7. Reporting & Communication

• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to U.S. leadership
• Clearly explain variances, balances, and adjustments
• Proactively flag issues with recommended solutions
• Maintain consistent communication across time zones

Requirements:
Required Experience

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager
• Proven ability to run books end-to-end independently
• Strong intercompany accounting experience
• Experience supporting U.S.-based entities from India
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close under tight deadlines
• Prior experience supporting internal and external audits

Required Skills

• Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERPs
• Exceptional attention to detail with speed and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take full ownership, and deliver without hand-holding