Role Description
Openprise is hiring a Senior Accountant in Hyderabad, India, working US business hours and supporting both Openprise, Inc. (US) and its India subsidiary, Openprise Technologies Private Limited (OTPL). The Senior Accountant will own day-to-day accounting across both entities, from India payroll and AP through the monthly close, tax filings, and the year-end audit. The role reports to the VP of Finance and suits a hands-on accountant who wants to modernize finance processes with AI and automation.
Key responsibilities
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Payroll: Process and review monthly payroll in-house for the India entity (OTPL) using payroll software, including statutory deductions and filings (PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS on salaries), and calculate gratuity accruals and payouts.
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Accounts payable: Onboard new vendors and customers, including master data setup and tax documentation; manage vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports.
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General ledger: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions in NetSuite; prepare monthly intercompany billing; maintain the fixed asset register; calculate and record depreciation.
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Month-end close and reporting: Own close tasks on schedule and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS. Analyze account fluctuations and review the general ledger.
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Account reconciliations: Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts monthly, and resolve variances promptly.
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India taxation: Compute, deposit, and file TDS and GST returns; support income tax and advance tax filings; assist with the annual transfer pricing study and documentation.
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Regulatory compliance: Support statutory filings and compliance requirements, including ROC/MCA and other Indian regulatory obligations.
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Audit and year-end: Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, and serve as a primary point of contact for statutory audit requests.
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Process automation: Use AI tools and automation to streamline recurring work such as reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting, and document improved processes.
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Policies and procedures: Document new and revised accounting policies and procedures, and keep them current.
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Ad hoc support: Assist with special projects, analysis, and requests from the US finance team.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in accounting or finance.
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4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including work with a US parent company.
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Working knowledge of US and Indian GAAP.
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Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience and intercompany accounting.
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Practical experience with Indian taxation, including TDS and GST compliance.
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Experience with payroll, AP, general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Experience supporting audits and year-end close.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, investigate, and resolve customer and vendor inquiries.
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Self-starter who works independently and adapts flexibly to changing priorities.
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for working directly with US colleagues.
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Comfort using AI tools to automate and improve accounting processes.
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Willingness to work US business hours on a consistent basis.
Preferred Qualifications
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Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
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Experience at a SaaS or technology company.
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Exposure to transfer pricing.
Location and Schedule
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Location: Hyderabad, India.
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Hours: US business hours (Pacific Time overlap), which corresponds to evening and overnight hours in IST.
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Employment type: Full-time.