Senior Accountant 1

About PowerSchool

At PowerSchool we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K-12 software we support the full education ecosystemfrom the central office to the classroom to the home. Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K-12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators students and families.

Our Finance team is a passionate high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting reporting and analytical projects ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Our Accounting team manages business transactions on behalf of the organization reporting on company performance issuing financial statements and maintaining financial records.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS/IGAAP).
• Sound understanding of GST TDS Companies Act and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Good understanding of internal controls and reconciliation processes.
• Key Competencies
• Hands-on approach with strong execution skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a SaaS technology or multinational organization.
• Exposure to multi-entity accounting and global reporting.
• Experience supporting finance transformation or automation initiatives.

Success Measures

• Timely completion of month-end close.
• Accurate financial reporting with minimal audit observations.
• 100% compliance with GST TDS and statutory filing deadlines.
• Timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Improved accounting processes and stronger financial controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Commerce () required.
• CA Inter CMA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is an added advantage but not mandatory.

Experience

• 67 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience handling end-to-end accounting in a multinational or technology/SaaS company preferred.
• Strong exposure to month-end close GST TDS statutory compliance and audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with shared services or global finance teams is desirable.

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing