Senior Associate - Finance

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and problem-solving Senior Associate - Finance to manage bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial transactions for our India Office. This role involves passing journals, processing payments, making adjustments, handling month-end closures, and drafting compliance reports related to GST, Income Tax, and other statutory requirements. The role also requires collaboration with departments like Admin and HR to ensure seamless operations. 

What You’ll Do

Financial Operations:

• Record daily financial transactions in the company’s accounting system.

• Process payments through the banking portal, including vendor, supplier, and employee transactions.

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of accounts payable invoices into the accounting tool and process payments in accordance with approval processes.

• Create accounts receivable invoices and record receipts.

• Handle reimbursements and bank & credit card-related entries. 

Reconciliations & Reporting: 

• Perform monthly reconciliations for cash, bank, and credit card balances, as well as vendor accounts.

• Prepare GST and TDS return data on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end journals, including prepaids, provisions, depreciation, work papers, and reconciliations.

• Generate cash flow, bank, and MIS reports on a weekly/monthly basis. 

Compliance & Audits: 

• Draft and review compliance reports for GST, TDS, advance tax, and other statutory obligations.

• Assist in internal and external audit queries.

• Stay updated on statutory laws related to payroll, including gratuity and provident fund.

Collaboration: 

• Work closely with Admin and HR teams to streamline inter-departmental queries and processes.

• Support other departments as required to maintain operational efficiency. 

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience: 

• CA Intermediate (semi-qualified) with 2-3 years of relevant work experience.

• Industry experience in accounting and taxation, with expertise in TDS and GST. 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally or Zoho.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

• Strong understanding of India GAAP and Taxation. 

Behavioral Competencies: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes quickly.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for inter-department collaboration. 

About Us

We are a San Francisco based company founded in 2003. Our mission is simple: we help people.  We have democratized professional services by connecting customers with verified and vetted Experts who provide reliable answers at any hour and on any budget. JustAnswer members enjoy round-the-clock access to 12,000+ doctors, lawyers, tech support, mechanics, vets, home repair pros, and more. In the last 20 years, we have helped 10 million customers in 196 countries by answering more than 16 million questions. Our investors are Charles Schwab, Crosslink Capital, and Glynn Capital Management. 

Why Join the Team

With 1,000+ employees, we are growing at an amazing pace. Our hiring criteria: Smart. Fun. Get things done. We love what we do and celebrate our success together, best of all, you get to work at a hot company that’s (drum roll, please) profitable! 

Our JustAnswer Promise

We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.

• Data driven: Data decides, not egos

• Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo

• Innovative: We're constantly learning, creating, and adapting

• Lean: We focus on customers, using lean testing to learn how to serve them best

• Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success

If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

Work Environment

JustAnswer, India has adopted a remote-first/hybrid work environment in most locations. Some teams occasionally have the option to meet in person for teaming, collaboration, or social events. With employee well-being as a top priority, where legally permissible, employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend these optional in-person events.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At JustAnswer, we embrace workplace diversity. We believe diversity drives richer insights, fuels innovation, and creates better outcomes. We are committed to attracting and developing an engaged and inclusive workforce. Team members from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives are crucial to the JustAnswer mission of helping all people. Individuals seeking career opportunities at JustAnswer are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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