Senior Accounting Specialist

Senior Accounting Specialist Full-time Chennai India Now more than ever the Toast team is committed to our customers We re taking steps to help restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology resources and community Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt take control and get back to what they do best building the businesses they love And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants by restaurant people restaurants can trust that we ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future Bready to make a change Toast is growing in India In addition to our software development team we are building a captive Finance shared services team The Senior Accounting Specialist will report to the Accounting Manager and will provide support to the Global CAO organization by posting journal entries preparing account reconciliations and performing ad hoc requests as needed by the accounting team We are looking for candidates with an accounting or finance degree and experience working for a publicly traded company About this roll Responsibilities Payroll Accounting Compliance Prepare payroll accounting for US and EMEA entities including journal entries reconciliations and reporting Ensure compliance with US GAAP local statutory requirements SOX controls and internal audit standards Month-End Close Reporting Support month-end and quarter-end close by preparing journal entries reconciliations payroll prepaid fixed assets and payroll cost flux analysis Deliver accurate schedules and insights for management and auditors Collaboration Stakeholder Support Partner with Payroll Operations Finance Strategy and other teams to ensure data integrity resolve discrepancies and provide audit support Process Improvement Technology Drive process improvements automation and system enhancements in payroll accounting Explore opportunities to apply AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency accuracy and compliance in financial processes Documentation System Management Maintain up-to-date process documentation and standard operating procedures Support new system implementations by participating in UAT for accounting processes Do you have the right ingredients Requirements CA CPA CMA - 3 to 4 years or semi-qualified or 5 years of relevant accounting experience Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment High degree of accuracy attention to detail and confidentiality Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Knowledge of general accounting principles US GAAP Experience with cloud-based ERP financial systems NetSuite ZIP Floqast etc Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic LEAN - Continuous improvement mindset Shift Timings - 2 to 11 PM IST Special Sauce Nonessential Skills Nice to Haves Experience with NetSuite Experience with accounting financial reporting at a SaaS company CA CMA CPA ACCA Qualifications are preferred AI at Toast At Toast we re Hungry to Build and Learn We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster more independently and with higher quality We provide these tools across all disciplines from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers it s a core part of our culture Our Spread of Total Rewards We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract retain and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters changing needs Learn more about our benefits at Diversity Equity and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast our employees are our secret ingredient-when they thrive we thrive The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse and we embrace that diversity with authenticity inclusivity respect and humility By embedding these principles into our culture and design we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community To learn more about how we work globally and regionally check out Apply today Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process please contact For roles in the United States It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability