Compensation and Benefits Accounting – Associate

Location: Mumbai Work Mode: Work from Office (Onsite) Experience: 7+ Years Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only Budget: ₹20–25 LPA Interview Process: 3 Video Interview Rounds Shift: Day Shift Job Description We are looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits Accounting – Associate to join our finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, expertise in financial reporting, and experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Key Responsibilities Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for compensation, benefits, and equity plan accounting. Prepare and record monthly journal entries and adjusting entries. Perform variance analysis and provide detailed explanations. Reconcile complex general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies. Support internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory reporting requirements. Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls. Support ad hoc reporting, special projects, and technical accounting research. Mandatory Skills 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance. Strong experience in accounting processes and/or audit procedures. Experience working with financial accounting systems. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Preferred Skills CA / CPA qualification or CPA eligibility. Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Experience in compensation and benefits accounting. Familiarity with equity plan accounting. Knowledge of VBA / Macros and Power BI. Experience with PeopleSoft. Educational Qualification B.Com / M.Com and MBA in Finance. CA / CPA is preferred.