Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, taxation, financial reporting, and account finalization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in GST, TDS, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, balance sheet preparation, and year-end finalization.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain day-to-day accounting entries, including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts and payments.

• Maintain general ledger, journal entries, cash book and bank book.

• Perform regular bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation.

• Verify invoices, bills, expenses and supporting documents.

• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

2. GST Compliance

• Handle day-to-day GST-related accounting and documentation.

• Prepare and file GST returns such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable returns.

• Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase records/books.

• Monitor input tax credit and identify discrepancies.

• Maintain GST records and supporting documentation.

• Assist in GST audits, notices and departmental requirements.

3. TDS & Income Tax

• Calculate and account for TDS on applicable payments.

• Prepare and file periodic TDS returns.

• Generate and maintain TDS certificates and related records.

• Reconcile TDS payable and deposited amounts.

• Assist the CA/consultant in income-tax compliance, assessments and notices.

4. Financial Statements & Finalization

• Prepare Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet.

• Assist in monthly/quarterly financial reporting.

• Handle year-end accounting and finalization of books of accounts.

• Pass year-end adjustment and closing entries.

• Prepare schedules and supporting statements required for finalization.

• Coordinate with the Chartered Accountant/auditor during statutory audit and finalization.

5. MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare periodic financial and accounting reports.

• Provide information related to sales, purchases, expenses, receivables, payables and cash flows.

• Assist management in monitoring expenses and financial performance.

• Prepare basic MIS reports as required.

6. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure timely compliance with statutory deadlines.

• Maintain proper records of invoices, tax returns, challans, reconciliations and financial documents.

• Keep accounting and statutory records organized and audit-ready.

• Assist in responding to queries from auditors, CA, tax consultants and government authorities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance preferred.

• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Strong practical knowledge of GST and TDS.

• Hands-on experience in finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements.

• Good knowledge of Tally Prime / Tally ERP.

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and statutory compliance.

• Good reconciliation and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet statutory deadlines.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in:

• GST return filing & reconciliation

• TDS return filing

• Balance Sheet & P&L preparation

• Year-end finalization

• Audit coordination

• MIS reporting

• E-commerce / D2C / FMCG accounting

• Handling multiple GST registrations or branches

• It is a Full Time Accountant job for candidates with 4 - 6+ years Experience.