Skild AI Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key accounting resource within Skild AI’s finance function. This is a hands-on, full-cycle accounting role requiring ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll accounting, and general ledger management. You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, and ensuring financial records are accurate and audit-ready. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, operates independently, and collaborates effectively across teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

- Own full-cycle accounting operations for the India subsidiary, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and payroll accounting in QuickBooks
- Process vendor invoices end-to-end (coding, approvals, payment execution), maintain vendor master data, reconcile vendor statements, and manage weekly payment runs in compliance with company policies
- Generate and issue customer invoices per contractual terms, apply cash receipts, maintain the AR subledger, reconcile AR aging weekly, and proactively manage collections and escalations
- Coordinate with the US Controller on revenue recognition under ASC 606 and ensure accurate contract documentation and billing records
- Monitor key working capital metrics (e.g., AR aging, DSO) and escalate trends or risks to management
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, intercompany transactions) and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close for the India entity, delivering accurate financials, variance analysis, and reporting to the US Controller and CFO
- Maintain a clean, well-documented, and audit-ready general ledger in accordance with US GAAP and applicable Indian accounting standards
- Process and reconcile monthly payroll entries in coordination with the India payroll provider, ensuring accuracy of statutory deductions, benefits, and accruals (bonus, leave encashment, gratuity)
- Support statutory compliance activities including TDS filings, GST reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and coordination with tax advisors
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
- Serve as QuickBooks administrator for the India entity, maintaining system integrity, chart of accounts, and master records
- Identify and implement process improvements and support system enhancements or migrations as the company scales

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter or equivalent); CA qualification (completed or in progress) preferred
- 5–8 years of hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience, including direct ownership of AP, AR, collections, payroll entries, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation
- Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required), with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations within the system
- Experience with intercompany accounting, multi-entity environments, and financial reporting for US-based companies preferred
- Working knowledge of India statutory and payroll compliance requirements (TDS, GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, and financial analysis tools)
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation
- Exposure to ERP implementations, system migrations, or process improvements preferred
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with US-based leadership across time zones
- High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a high degree of ownership and accountability

Base Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $300,000 USD