Accountant

Job Summary

Accountant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The client is seeking skilled, motivated professionals with sound accounting knowledge and the ability to maintain accurate financial records. If you meet the requirements below, apply early as positions are limited. Job Type: Full time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and record day-to-day financial transactions.
• Prepare and verify journal entries, ledgers, vouchers, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist with GST, TDS, and other statutory accounting documentation.
• Prepare periodic financial and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end account closing activities.
• Maintain organized financial records for audits and management review.

Requirements

• Accounting and bookkeeping: ability to maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.
• General Ledger Accounting: knowledge of ledger posting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Bank Reconciliation: ability to reconcile bank statements against accounting records.
• GST and TDS Fundamentals: working knowledge of common Indian taxation and compliance requirements.
• Financial Reporting: ability to prepare and support routine accounting and financial reports.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally or similar platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of month-end closing and statutory documentation.

Experience

Experience was not specified by the recruiter. A typical range for an Accountant role is approximately 14 years of relevant accounting experience, depending on the scope and seniority of the position. Candidates would typically have exposure to bookkeeping, reconciliations, taxation documentation, and routine financial reporting.

Education

• Minimum: Typical B.Com or equivalent commerce/accounting qualification
• Preferred: Typical M.Com/MBA Finance
• Additional: Typical Tally/GST/accounting-related certification

Disclaimer: This job description has been sourced from a public domain and may have been modified by Naukri.com to improve clarity for our users. We encourage job seekers to verify all details directly with the employer via their official channels before applying.