Job Description
 

ServiceNow is currently looking for a Senior Accountant to support our global accounting operations based out of the Hyderabad office. The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounting Management team from various locations, Internal/External Auditors, and Executive Management.

What you get to do in this role:

An energetic and ambitious CA/CPA/CMA/CPP with 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, who aims to build a career in General Ledger Accounting. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside best-in-class professionals, in a role that will grow as you develop and are able to take on increased responsibility. 

 Excellent task prioritization and organizational skills are a must, as is the ability to cope with complexity in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensuring accurate, timely accounting and reporting of payroll expenses.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll operations, and legal team to ensure accurate recording of payroll transactions and reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Stay up to date on payroll regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist with payroll audits, responding to inquiries, and providing documentation as required.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll accounting, PTOs, and employee benefits and ensure accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Drive close optimization and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Prepare journal entries for the monthly close process.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and signoff.
• Perform variance analysis of relevant profit & loss and balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in month-end close by performing a variety of accounting tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Company accounting policies and the application of generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Problem solving attitude and managing a variety of situations where limited procedures currently exist.

Qualifications
 

To be successful in this role you have:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an accounting center of excellence for a US MNC managing close.
• CA, CPA, CMA, CPP, and bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and payroll accounting would be an added advantage for this opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones/geographies with key stakeholders. Experience working in a matrix organization would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of SAP is a must.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

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