Staff Accountant

Job Summary

CommentSold, America’s #1 live selling SaaS platform is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the team. CommentSold currently has over 50 people based out of India and you will be joining this growth-driven company with ambitious financial goals. At CommentSold, we’re a growth-driven company with ambitious financial goals. Our Finance team helps us stay on track and exceed those. Our team loves the work we do in helping our customers be successful, and this is your chance to contribute. As our staff accountant, you will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, including reconciliations, payroll journal entries, fixed asset tracking, transfer pricing invoicing, and vendor payables. The ideal candidate will also support compliance efforts, assist with annual financial audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting for the subsidiary.. It’s important that you are detail-oriented, work well in a fast-paced team environment, are passionate about learning and continuous growth, and take pride in gathering and reporting accurate data. This role reports to the Accounting Manager.

This role is a fully remote position based in India. Preferably this person is based out of Mumbai or Bangalore. 

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Process:

• Prepare and post monthly bank account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform credit card reconciliations and review related transactions for completeness.
• Record payroll journal entries, ensuring proper classification and alignment with company policies.
• Track fixed assets, calculate depreciation expenses, and post monthly entries.
• Issue transfer pricing invoices to the parent company in compliance with applicable guidelines and agreements.

Accounts Payable & Employee Reimbursements:

• Manage vendor payables by reviewing and processing invoices for payment in a timely manner.
• Oversee employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Assist with the annual financial audit by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation as requested by auditors.
• Support ongoing compliance requirements for the India subsidiary, including liaising with external consultants and ensuring filings are accurate and timely.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with the Accounting and Finance teams in both India and the parent company to ensure accurate intercompany transactions and reporting.
• Provide input on process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on month-end close processes.
• Experience working with international subsidiaries, particularly in India, is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, or Indian GAAP) and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, and data analysis).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Must be able to flex at least 4 working hours to overlap with North American time zones; Requirement to work until 3:30pm EST (US).