Accountant

Accountant – Job DescriptionPosition: Accountant

Department: Accounts & Finance

Location: Factory/Office

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Management

Job SummaryWe are looking for a responsible and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, handle billing and payments, and assist management with financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities1. Daily Accounting

• Record daily sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts.
• Handle cash and bank transactions.
• Prepare and maintain payment and receipt records.
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliation.

2. Sales & Purchase

• Prepare sales invoices and credit/debit notes.
• Record purchase bills and verify them with supporting documents.
• Maintain customer and supplier ledgers.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Coordinate with purchase and sales teams regarding accounting entries.

3. GST & Tax Compliance

• Maintain GST-related records and invoices.
• Assist in preparation and filing of GST returns.
• Reconcile purchase data with GST records.
• Maintain TDS records and assist with TDS returns.
• Coordinate with the CA/tax consultant for statutory compliance.

4. Payroll & Employee Records

• Maintain salary and advance records.
• Prepare monthly salary sheets.
• Maintain employee-related payment records.
• Coordinate with management regarding salary deductions and payments.

5. Inventory & Manufacturing Accounts

• Maintain records related to raw materials, finished goods, and stock movement.
• Coordinate with the factory/store team for stock reconciliation.
• Assist in calculating material consumption and production-related costs.
• Identify differences between physical stock and accounting records.

6. Reporting to Management

• Prepare monthly sales and purchase reports.
• Prepare outstanding receivable and payable reports.
• Provide cash-flow and bank position updates.
• Prepare expense summaries and other reports required by management.
• Highlight unusual expenses, discrepancies, or accounting issues to management.
• Required SkillsGood knowledge of accounting principles.
• Practical knowledge of Tally/ERP and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience & QualificationQualification: B.Com/M.Com or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/trading company will be an advantage.

Key Performance ExpectationsThe accountant is expected to:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts.
• Ensure invoices and accounting entries are completed on time.
• Keep receivables and payables properly tracked.
• Minimize accounting errors and discrepancies.
• Provide management with timely and accurate financial information.
• Ensure statutory records are properly maintained.