Bookkeeper (US Accounting)

Job Title:
Bookkeeper (US Accounting) 
Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid), Preferred candidate must be from Hyderabad  
Type: Full-Time  

Who We Are: 

Base8 provides technology and business consulting services to companies throughout the US and Canada. We like to work with businesses that are serious about scaling, risk management, and developing mature processes – ones that are looking for a modern, sophisticated, trustworthy, friendly, high-quality (yet still affordable) technology and business partner. 

 
Who You Are: 

This position will be in Hyderabad WFO/Hybrid, India but you will be working closely with the team in the United States through video chat, instant messaging, e-mail, phone, and through our software. It is important that you have excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral. We are a fast-paced company that is expanding rapidly, and we are seeking team members who will share our vision for the future and work collaboratively to accomplish Base8 goals. We pride ourselves on providing superior service to our clients, which includes having attention to detail, following the processes in place, and being able to adapt to a variety of situations. 

Job Summary: 

In the Bookkeeper role, you will be responsible for managing company financial tasks such as managing receivables and ensuring all company invoices are properly recorded, tracked, approved, and paid.  You will work closely with company financial professionals and management, and outside vendors. Success in this role will be demonstrated through accurate payment and financial transaction processing. 

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities and Duties 

• Track company bank accounts, deposits and balances; report regularly to management 

• Track company invoice obligations, make accurate and timely invoice payments, gain approval where necessary, and identify and report inaccuracies and variances 

• Prepare company monthly financial statements like cash flow, income/P&L and balance sheets 

• Reconcile and verify all company invoices and monthly statements, assign payments to applicable cost centers 

• Help prepare company tax returns including payroll and other appropriate business taxes 

• Monitor company office expenses and track related invoices and payments 

• Make and track appropriate sales and use tax payments on invoices as needed 

• Work with external vendors to resolve any invoice problems or inaccuracies 

• Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members 

• Assist with corporate audit and other financial reporting requirements as needed 

Bookkeeper Job Requirements 

• 4-6 years of accounts payable & receivable, general ledger and payroll experience in a corporate environment 

• Knowledge of payables, budgeting and accounting best practices 

• Experience with financial transaction reporting 

• Experience in supporting payroll processing and making payroll taxes 

• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) 

• Understanding of tax obligations and reporting requirements for payables 

• Knowledge of US GAAP 

• Strong quantitative and analytical ability 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field