Accountant

Role Purpose

The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate books of accounts, preparing reports, handling GST/TDS filings, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with company financial policies.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Accounting Operations

• Record day-to-day financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments).
• Maintain ledgers, journals, cash books, and petty cash registers.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles.

2. Financial Documentation & Reconciliation

• Prepare bank reconciliation statements (BRS) daily/weekly/monthly.
• Verify bills, invoices, delivery notes, and supporting documents.
• Reconcile vendor & customer accounts, follow up for pending payments.

3. Taxation & Compliance

• Assist in preparation and filing of GST returns, TDS payments, and monthly/quarterly statutory reports.
• Ensure accuracy in input tax credit (ITC) and tax calculations.
• Maintain compliance with state and central accounting regulations.

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Support management with MIS reports (cash flow, expenses, revenue tracking).
• Assist in budgeting, cost analysis, and variance reporting.

5. Audit Support

• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with auditors and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure proper record keeping and timely closure of audit points.

6. Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate with other departments (sales, stores, purchase, HR) for financial data.
• Manage vendor payments, staff reimbursements, salary processing support.
• Maintain clear and organised filing of financial documents (digital & physical).

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Qualifications

• Education:
  • B.Com, BBA (Finance), BA (Accounts), M.Com preferred.
• Experience:
  • Fresher to 3 years for small/medium companies.
  • 2–5 years for senior accounting roles.
• Software Skills:
  • Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime (must-have)
  • MS Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, basic formulas)
  • GST and TDS portals knowledge
  • ERP systems (if applicable)

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Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (debits, credits, ledger management).
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and numerical ability.
• Good communication & documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial data.
• Time management and ability to meet monthly closing deadlines.
• Problem-solving and vendor/customer coordination.

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Work Environment

• Office-based role, standard business hours.
• May require extended hours during month-end closing or audits.
• Interaction with multiple departments and external vendors/auditors.

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Salary Range (Typical for Chirala / Prakasam Region)

• ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 per month (depending on experience & company size)
• PF/ESI benefits may be included
• Growth path: Accountant → Senior Accountant → Accounts Executive → Accounts Manager