Senior Accountant - Commission/Comp & Ben/Payroll
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 15, 2026
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About this role
The Experience
We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Senior Accountant – Compensation & Benefits to oversee global compensation and benefits accounting functions.
Based in Hyderabad, this role is responsible for executing month-end close accounting processes, driving SOX compliance, working with the team and guiding them on special projects, process improvements and automations, performing financial statement flux analyses, and collaborating cross-functionally across global finance teams.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in General Ledger (GL) accounting, deep understanding of US GAAP, and experience navigating fast-paced work environments
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Own monthly close deliverables for global comp & benefits accounting team— manual and tool-based journal entries, reconciliations, controls, GL account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Compliance & SOX Controls: Prepare and maintain SOX documentation (including Electronic Audit Evidence/EAE) for control execution. support internal/external auditors through quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX testing.
- Financial Analysis: Perform monthly and quarterly financial statement balance sheet and P&L flux variance analyses for executive management reporting.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as SME and point of contact for regional, international, and cross-functional teams to align accounting practices, enforce policy, and resolve special requests.
- Process Excellence & Documentation: Maintain accurate process documentations while identifying automation and streamlining opportunities.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead special projects, process improvements and automation initiatives and coordinate with Hub and internal teams
You're Our Person If...
- Education: Master’s degree in accounting or finance required. Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Relevant Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and financial reporting, with proven expertise in interpreting and applying US GAAP.
- Internal Controls: Demonstrated experience in SOX control execution, documentation and managing audit queries.
- Systems & Tools: Proficient with enterprise ERP systems. hands-on experience with tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline and Tableau is highly desirable.
Even Better If...
- Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.