Accountant

Job Description Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Hinjewadi Phase 2
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Management
Experience: 1–3 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, taxation activities, and financial reporting. The candidate will be responsible for GST, TDS, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end closing, and overall accounting activities while ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable returns) within prescribed timelines.
• Perform GST reconciliation, including purchase/sales data and input tax credit (ITC).
• Monitor GST ledgers, credit/debit notes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with consultants/auditors for GST assessments, notices, and related matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

2. TDS & Taxation

• Prepare monthly TDS workings and ensure timely deduction and payment of TDS.
• Prepare and file applicable TDS returns.
• Reconcile TDS ledgers with books of accounts and Form 26AS/AIS where applicable.
• Issue TDS certificates and handle vendor/customer TDS-related queries.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for income-tax and other statutory requirements.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage the complete vendor payable cycle, including invoice verification, accounting, and payment processing.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, GRNs, approvals, and supporting documents.
• Maintain vendor ledgers and perform regular vendor reconciliations.
• Prepare payment schedules and ensure payments are made on time.
• Monitor outstanding payables and resolve discrepancies with vendors.

4. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Manage customer invoicing and accounting of receipts.
• Maintain customer ledgers and perform regular reconciliations.
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up for timely collections.
• Prepare ageing reports and highlight overdue balances to management.
• Resolve customer account discrepancies and ensure proper allocation of receipts.

5. General Accounting

• Handle day-to-day accounting entries, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journal entries, expenses, provisions, and accruals.
• Perform bank, customer, vendor, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts.
• Prepare trial balance and other periodic financial reports.
• Review accounting entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

6. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare regular MIS reports related to receivables, payables, expenses, cash/bank positions, and statutory liabilities.
• Provide financial information and analysis to management as required.
• Identify unusual transactions, variances, and accounting discrepancies and report them promptly.

7. Audit & Compliance Support

• Coordinate with internal, statutory, GST, and tax auditors.
• Provide required schedules, reconciliations, ledgers, and supporting documents for audits.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and audit-related requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA Inter / CMA Inter qualification would be an advantage.
• 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an organization handling GST and TDS compliances.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
• Good understanding of Indian accounting and taxation practices.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel; experience with accounting/ERP software such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, etc. is preferred.
• Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet statutory and reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate GST and TDS compliance.
• Accuracy of books of accounts and reconciliations.
• Timely closure of monthly accounts.
• Effective management of receivables and payables.
• Timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Minimal accounting and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Timely submission of MIS and management reports.
• Successful completion of audits and statutory requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on accounting professional who can independently manage the company's day-to-day finance and accounting activities, take ownership of GST/TDS compliance, maintain accurate books, and effectively coordinate with vendors, customers, auditors, consultants, and internal teams.