Team Lead-US Accounting

Full–time

Posted on: 6 days ago

Job Information

Job Opening ID

ZR_39_JOB

Number of Positions

1

Job Opening Status

In-progress

Date Opened

01/31/2026

Industry

BPO

Job Type

Full time

Required Skills

US accounting

Communication skills, att...

+6

Work Experience

5+ years

Shift Type

Night

City

Ambattur

State/Province

Tamil Nadu

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

600058

About Us

Cognet HRO is a leading Business Process Outsourcing Services Company providing full range of HR and F&A services to US based clients ,With over 17 years of rich experience in Payroll Tax, Benefits S & HR Administration, Finance & Accounting , Sales Support. CogNet has been serving the PEO, ASO, HRO and HR Technology spaces since our inception. We help organizations extend their capabilities through simplified implementation, productivity performance measured to the minute, easy collaboration, and transparent pricing built around real time utilization. Our extensive expertise, data library, and workflow development tools accelerates the client implementation process .We have developed a deep expertise of process and technology in our Services , which allows us to rapidly deliver value to our clients. Cognet has been delivering outsourced solutions to the clients around the Globe.

Job Description

Job Title: Team Lead – US F&A

Location: Work from Office (No Hybrid / WFH / Remote)

Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM

Working Days: Monday to Friday (5 days a week)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – US Finance & Accounting (F&A) with strong exposure to US accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling US clients and managed a team of 12 processors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform end-to-end US accounting activities, including:
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger (GL) accounting
  • Profit & Loss (P&L) review and analysis
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities
  • Work closely with US clients to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies
  • Maintain compliance with US accounting standards and company policies
  • Prepare financial reports and support audits when required
  • Identify process improvements and support team mentoring when needed

  • Required Experience & Skills
  • 6–9 years of experience in US Accounting / US F&A
  • Strong process knowledge in US Accouting and good team handling skills. Managed a team of 10-12 processors
  • Worked for US clients and open to work in night shift
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger
  • P&L statements
  • Prior experience working directly with US clients is highly desirable
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work independently during night shift

  • Work Mode & Schedule
  • Work Mode: Office only (No Hybrid / No WFH / No Remote)
  • Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Days: Monday to Friday