Accounting Associate

Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Accounting Associate to oversee to assist with the financial and accounting operations for Vera’s Indian subsidiary as part of an international organization. The Accounting Associate assists the Accounting Manager with managing budgets, invoices, expenses, taxes, and cash flow. The Accounting Associate will also help with month and quarter close. This role will allow you the opportunity to stretch and learn, gaining experience in the financial operations of a growing global company.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintain up-to-date general ledger
  • Reconcile NetSuite records to those maintained by external accountants
  • Liaise with external accountants on tax, statutory, and compliance matters
  • Monitor expenditure against budget for the Indian subsidiary
  • Maintain internal control systems
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Review business transactions for proper supporting documentation
  • Assist with audit schedules and inquiries
  • Contribute to the month-end close and account reconciliations
  • Reconcile, research, and resolve billing variances when they arise
  • Process monthly payroll in Razorpay
  • Maintain complete filing system to support financial records
  • Ad Hoc Operations/Finance Support Projects

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  •  A higher Diploma or bachelor’s degree
  • At least 2 years’ work experience as an Accounting Associate or a similar role
  • Familiarity with Indian GAAP principles
  • Experience filing TDS and GST returns
  • Excellent analytical and accuracy in data entry skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
  • Ability and comfort working in a dynamic team-based environment

Advantageous

  • Practical experience in using Netsuite, Salesforce, and RazorpayX
  • Experience managing payroll for an Indian organization, including experience with Gratuity, Provident Fund, and Full and Final Salary settlements
  • Experience working in an international organization

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time position with access to all company benefits. We take care of our employees and their families, by offering competitive benefits, such as:

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

Health Care

Vera covers medical, dental, and visual plan premiums.

Retirement

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its staff.

Wellness Leave

We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!

Student Loans

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Child Care

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

How to Apply

To apply, fill out the online application (attaching CV). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Vera we celebrate diversity; not only do we value the diversity of our workforce, we rely on it. Employees with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences inform our approach to our work, driving us to ask questions and challenge assumptions, solve problems creatively, and foster strong relationships with each other and our clients. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in which all of our staff feel safe and thrive.

This position has been filled, but we're still hiring for a number of exciting roles.

What makes Vera such a great place to work?

Our Values

In everything we do, we’re guided by our core values: Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact

Our Mission

As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.

Our Global Team

Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.

Growth Opportunities

We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera’s signature strengths.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.

Rising Leaders Program

We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.