Toast · Chennai
Accounting Specialist
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers,...
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate,
increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support entity-level accounting for Toast's India
operations. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with
local statutory requirements.
Working closely with the Accounting Manager and global finance teams, you will assist with general ledger accounting, balance
sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative
environment.
A day in the life (Responsibilities)
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Toast's India entities by preparing journal entries and ensuring
timely completion of close activities.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, employee-related
accounts, and intercompany balances.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and investigate unusual account movements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in compliance with Ind AS, local statutory requirements, and
Toast accounting policies.
- Support statutory audits, tax audits, and regulatory filings by preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responding to
auditor requests.
- Partner with Payroll, Tax, FP&A, Legal, and Global Accounting teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of business
transactions.
- Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal control requirements.
- Assist with SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
- Support fixed asset accounting, intercompany accounting, and other entity-level accounting activities as required.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency through automation and standardization.
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, and other ad hoc projects.
What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)
- Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com) or CA Intermediate.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in financial accounting, general ledger accounting, or record-to-report (R2R) functions.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, Ind AS, and Indian statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting month-end close and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new processes and systems.
- This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in the Chennai office.
What will help you stand out (Nice to have)
- Experience working in a multinational company or shared services environment.
- Exposure to SOX controls and internal control frameworks.
- Experience supporting statutory audits and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting.
- Experience using BlackLine or other reconciliation/workflow tools.
AI at Toast
At Toast, one of our company values is that 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 Total Rewards Philosophy
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
#LI-HYBRID
How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with
tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation.
All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring
Our Approach to Hybrid Working
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 hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations
page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast
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: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
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 candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.
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Accounting Specialist
Kategori
Administration, ekonomi, juridik
Plats
Publicerad
15 juli
Sista ansökningsdag
16 augusti