Bookkeeper

About Velocity Ledger

Velocity Ledger is a niche provider specializing in accounting, auditing, and tax outsourcing services for US-based CPA firms, Enrolled Agent practices, and mid-market accounting firms. Leveraging an offshore delivery model, the company addresses client challenges such as capacity limits and talent shortages, enabling scalable operations without compromising high technical and compliance standards. The team integrates closely with client engagement groups, adhering to their workflows, audit practices, documentation protocols, and quality controls. Its professionals are well-versed in US GAAP, auditing standards, federal and state tax rules, and bookkeeping across platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. Velocity Ledger aims to boost firm efficiency, enhance partner productivity, and promote sustainable margin growth through disciplined, review-ready deliverables.

Role Overview

The Bookkeeper stationed onsite in Lucknow will oversee daily bookkeeping operations, managing tasks that include recording and maintaining financial transactions, handling accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of general ledger records. Essential duties comprise preparing and updating financial documentation, executing reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheets, and supporting catch-up, clean-up, and monthly closing functions. Utilizing accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, the Bookkeeper ensures compliance with accounting standards and timely reporting to clients. Collaboration with internal teams to support client projects and to foster process and documentation enhancements is also a key component of the role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in bookkeeping, including ledger maintenance, managing payables and receivables, and facilitating month-end closing procedures.
• Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and reconciling financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting applications, ideally QuickBooks or Xero.
• Competence in accounting entries—including posting, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries per accounting norms.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or equivalent certification.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy and the ability to adhere to structured processes and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within team environments.
• Exposure to US GAAP standards, reconciliation processes, and experience in outsourcing or shared services setups is advantageous.