Accountant

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We are hiring a Team Supervisor to join our global Accounting and Finance team. This individual would become an integral part of achieving the department's goals, such as making recommendations for improvements and streamlining processes to achieve a more efficient monthly financial close.

Responsibilities

You’ll be wearing lots of different hats, making the role extremely varied:

• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of finance professionals.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure team goals align with organizational objectives.
• Provide regular feedback and training to develop team capabilities.
• Accounts Payable:
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Review transactions for appropriate documentation and approval prior to posting.
• Process remittance information from checks, EFTs, and wire transfers for employees and vendor payments.
• Review expense reports, AP transactions, and credit card allocations to journals and ledgers and serves as a backup for processing payment runs.
• Prepare AP, expense reports/credit card-related account analysis to reconcile data to the general ledger.
• Ensure proper tax withholdings from vendors as applicable.
• Oversee the weekly and monthly reviews of vendor record set up, vendor terms, and invoice status and other related audits.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end 1099 tax forms for vendors and stockholders and knowledge of W9 requirements.
• Accounts Receivable:
• Supervise collections to maintain a healthy cash flow and minimize overdue accounts.
• Address customer disputes and collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment issues.
• Monitor and analyze aging reports to reduce debtor days.
• Billing:
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice generation as per customer agreements.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to address discrepancies in invoicing.
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory requirements for invoicing and documentation.
• Compliance & Reporting:
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial laws and regulations, including GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present regular reports on key metrics such as cash flow, payment cycles, and collections.
• Assist with payroll processing and act as liaison with payroll administrator.
• Assist in audits and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for process optimization and automation to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and other teams to implement financial software or tools.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in finance operations.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Preferably minimum 4 years of related experience in the professional services industry.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Billing, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, Deltek, Tally, Oracle) and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems: Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek Vision and Blackline experience preferred and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems is required.
• Able to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines within tight timeframes.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in process automation or ERP implementation.
• Certification such as CA (Intermediate), CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.
  
  

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