Accountant / Bookkeeper — US Accounting (QuickBooks)
Company: RPM Assistants Pvt Ltd — the India back office of a US-based property management group
Location: Chennai, India — In Office
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST
Pay: Based on experience and skill
About the Role
We are hiring a full-time Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day books for a group of US-based companies. You will work in QuickBooks Online, handle accounts payable and receivable, reconcile accounts, and keep the books clean and current. Full training will be provided on our systems and processes — we are looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who is eager to learn and grow with us long-term.
This is a detail-heavy, trust-based role. You will handle confidential financial information and are expected to be accurate, organized, and discreet.
What You Will Do
- Enter and pay bills (accounts payable)
- Record invoices and income (accounts receivable)
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
- Maintain and reconcile the books in QuickBooks Online
- Categorize transactions and maintain the general ledger
- Assist with month-end close and prepare basic reports (P&L, balance sheet)
- Organize and prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules for review by our US CPA
- Maintain clean, organized digital records and documentation
- Coordinate with US-based team members on day-to-day accounting
Requirements
- B.Com / M.Com (CA-Inter or semi-qualified CA a plus)
- 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Strong fundamentals in double-entry accounting
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online preferred) — or strong willingness to learn
- Good written and spoken English
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Trustworthy and discreet with confidential financial information
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
- Available to work 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST, Monday–Friday (overlaps with US morning hours)
Preferred (Not Required — We Train)
- Experience with US accounting / US bookkeeping
- Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable workflows for US companies
This Job Is Not For You If
- Your work is sloppy or you miss small details
- You are not comfortable handling confidential information
- You need constant supervision
- You are looking for a short-term job — we want someone long-term
Benefits
- Stable, full-time, long-term position
- Transport / cab drop provided
- Training and professional development
- Opportunity to grow into a senior accounting role as we expand
How to Apply
Apply with your resume and answer the screening questions. In your application, include a short summary of your accounting experience and any QuickBooks or US-accounting work you've done.
Application Question(s):
- What is your highest accounting qualification?
B.Com
M.Com
CA-Inter / CMA-Inter (semi-qualified)
Fully qualified CA / CMA
Other
- How many years of hands-on, full-cycle bookkeeping experience do you have (AP, AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close)?
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
2–3 years
3+ years
- Do you have hands-on experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop)? (Yes / No)
- Do you have any experience with US accounting or US bookkeeping? (Yes / No)
- Are you comfortable working the 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST shift, Monday–Friday? (Yes / No)
- Are you able to work in office in Chennai? (Yes / No)
- This role involves handling confidential business and personal financial information. Are you comfortable with that responsibility? (Yes / No)
- Are you looking for a long-term position (not a short-term or stop-gap role)? (Yes / No)
- What monthly salary (CTC) are you expecting?
- Walk us through how you close the books for a month, and what you do when a bank account doesn't reconcile.
Work Location: In person
