Corporate Accounting Analyst (Bangalore)

Role overview

Corporate Accounting Analyst (Bangalore) at Stripe

<p>We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and tech-forward Corporate Accounting Analyst to join our fast-paced corporate accounting team.

<p>The ideal candidate holds a <strong>Chartered Accountant (CA)</strong> qualification, possesses <strong>4–6 years of progressive accounting experience</strong>, 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.</p>

Required qualifications

• <h2><strong>Required Qualifications & Experience</strong></h2>
• <li><strong>Education & Certification:</strong> Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional accounting designation is <strong>mandatory</strong>.</li>

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru

About the employer

• <p><strong>About Stripe</strong></p>
• 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.

Additional role details

• <h2><strong>Who we are </strong></h2>
• <p>Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.
• 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.</p>
• <p>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.</p>
• <h2><strong>Role Summary</strong></h2>
• 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 .</p>
• <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2>
• <ul>
• <li>Own end-to-end accounting schedules, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations for corporate accounting areas .</li>
• <li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within prescribed timelines.</li>
• <li>Conduct variance analyses on P&L and Balance Sheet line items, investigating unexpected fluctuations and providing actionable commentary to management.</li>
• <li>Support internal and external audit requests by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and clear accounting workpapers.</li>
• <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (F&S, FinOps, Tax, Operations) to ensure accurate accounting treatment for complex transactions.</li>
• </ul>
• <p><strong> </strong></p>
• <li>Leverage<strong> ERP automation, analytical capabilities</strong> and <strong>AI-driven tools </strong>(e.g., prompt engineering, automated reconciliation workflows, intelligent data extraction) to enhance accuracy and timeliness.</li>
• <li>Identify bottlenecks in the financial close cycle and implement automated solutions or streamlined workflows.</li>
• <li>Utilize advanced data tools to process large volumes of financial data accurately under tight deadliness.</li>
• <li><strong>Experience:</strong> <strong>4 to 6 years</strong> of post-qualification core corporate accounting experience, with strong hands-on expertise in General Ledger operations.</li>
• <li><strong>AI & Tech Proficiency:</strong> 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.</li>
• <h2><strong>Key Competencies & Soft Skills</strong></h2>
• <li><strong>Fast-Paced Adaptability:</strong> Ability to prioritize effectively, meet tight monthly/quarterly closing deadlines, and thrive in an agile, dynamic environment.</li>
• <li><strong>Analytical & Detail-Oriented:</strong> Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high degree of precision in numerical and technical accounting work.</li>
• <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with remote teams, management, and external auditors.</li>
• <li><strong>Self-Starter:</strong> Strong ownership mindset, able to work independently as a contractor with minimal supervision.</li>
• <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p>
• <li>Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry</li>
• <li>Big4 working experience</li>
• <li>Oracle suite</li>
• <li>Hubble and SQL</li>