About the role
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
To further this important mission, we're building our Accounting team in Bangalore Finance and are looking for someone to help us scale for the future in a fast-paced environment.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and tech-forward Corporate Accounting Analyst to join our fast-paced corporate accounting team. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing General Ledger (GL) activities, ensuring accurate close processes, and driving accounting precision across specialized technical areas, including debt, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and lease accounting .
The ideal candidate holds a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, possesses 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, and brings a modern, tech-enabled mindset—specifically the ability to leverage AI tools, automation, and advanced analytics to streamline workflows and solve complex accounting problems in a rapidly evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end accounting schedules, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations for corporate accounting areas .
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within prescribed timelines.
- Conduct variance analyses on P&L and Balance Sheet line items, investigating unexpected fluctuations and providing actionable commentary to management.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and clear accounting workpapers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (F&S, FinOps, Tax, Operations) to ensure accurate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Leverage ERP automation, analytical capabilities and AI-driven tools (e.g., prompt engineering, automated reconciliation workflows, intelligent data extraction) to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
- Identify bottlenecks in the financial close cycle and implement automated solutions or streamlined workflows.
- Utilize advanced data tools to process large volumes of financial data accurately under tight deadliness.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education & Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional accounting designation is mandatory.
- Experience: 4 to 6 years of post-qualification core corporate accounting experience, with strong hands-on expertise in General Ledger operations.
- AI & Tech Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to adopt and operate AI tools (e.g., generative AI for documentation/analysis, workflow automation software, advanced ERP modules) to optimize accounting tasks.
Key Competencies & Soft Skills
- Fast-Paced Adaptability: Ability to prioritize effectively, meet tight monthly/quarterly closing deadlines, and thrive in an agile, dynamic environment.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high degree of precision in numerical and technical accounting work.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with remote teams, management, and external auditors.
- Self-Starter: Strong ownership mindset, able to work independently as a contractor with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry
- Big4 working experience
- Oracle suite
- Hubble and SQL