About the role
This is a remote position.
Job Title:Accountant Associate Location:India (Remote) Job Type:Full-Time / Contract Department:Finance & Accounting Company Overview: Kalpa Inc. is an IT consulting firm with a focus on driving digital transformation and delivering value to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner and advisor, we empower our clients to overcome challenges and achieve their strategic objectives through the power of technology. Role Summary: As an Accountant Associate at Kalpa Inc., you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial operations across client invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, and journal entries. This role requires a strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and time zones. Key Responsibilities: Client Billing & Payables: * Prepare and invoice all clients accurately and on schedule * Record and process monthly subcontractor invoices * Import subcontractor time data for delivery team billing * Manage mid-month and end-of-month payment batches * Record vendor bills for Intercompany entities
Payroll & Compensation: * Post payroll journal entries * Compute and record employee variable compensation * Calculate and log accruals for employee loyalty bonuses * Calculate and log accruals for employee referral bonuses * Submit employee referral eligibility requests * Write off variable compensation for terminated or resigned employees * Compute sales commissions and log associated journal entries
Banking & Reconciliation: * Reconcile bank accounts * Reconcile credit card account monthly * Prepare GST/HST remittance entries
Allocations & Cross-Charges: * Submit cost allocation reports to Delivery Leaders * Compute and log journal entries for: * Inter-departmental cross charges * Intercompany charges * Other internal allocations as required
Requirements
Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience * Familiarity with bank reconciliation, journal entries, and payroll accounting * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting tools (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar) * Strong organizational and analytical skills * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks independently * Effective communication skills across virtual teams
Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a services or consulting environment * Knowledge of Zoho Finance Suite or NetSuite * Understanding of multi-currency accounting and Intercompany billing * Exposure to project-based accounting and resource time tracking systems
Benefits
Why Join Kalpa Inc.: * Be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong innovation culture * Work with diverse global teams across North America, India, and the Philippines * Opportunities for learning and career advancement in a growing firm * Flexible work environment and performance-driven rewards * Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus structures
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