Job Description
Job Title:

Accounting Clerk
Department:

Finance / Accounting
Reports To:

Accounting Supervisor / Finance Manager
Office Hours:

04:30 – 12:30 PM IST

Job Summary
The Accounting Clerk supports daily accounting operations with a primary focus on

Accounts Payable (AP)

and

Accounts Receivable (AR) . The role involves processing invoices, managing vendor payments and customer collections, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The position also contributes to maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
Generate

purchase orders (POs)

for internal purchasing needs.
Review vendor and contractor invoices for

accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization .
Perform

2-way / 3-way invoice matching

(PO, GRN, Invoice).
Code invoices to the correct

general ledger accounts, departments, and cost centres .
Enter invoice details into the accounting system within defined SLAs.
Prepare and process

vendor payments , including credit card transactions.
Reconcile payment records with

bank and credit card statements .
Process

employee expense reimbursements

according to company policies.
Maintain accurate

accounts payable records and documentation .
Respond to

vendor inquiries

regarding invoice status or payment discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable (AR)
Generate

sales orders, invoices, credit memos, and billing documents

accurately and on time.
Ensure invoices reflect correct

pricing, taxes, discounts, and payment terms .
Record and apply incoming

customer payments

to appropriate accounts.
Reconcile customer payments with outstanding invoices.
Monitor

accounts receivable aging





and follow up on overdue balances.
Send

customer statements, reminders, and collection notices

when required.
Address customer inquiries related to invoices, balances, or payment terms.
Assist in resolving

billing disputes and discrepancies .
Maintain accurate

AR reports and account records .

General Accounting & Administration
Maintain organized and accurate

financial records and documentation .
Assist with

month-end and year-end closing activities , including reconciliations and accruals.
Support

internal and external audit requirements .
Collaborate with departments such as

procurement, operations, and finance

to resolve accounting issues.
Identify opportunities for

process improvement and operational efficiency .
Provide backup support to other accounting team members when required.

Qualifications
Education
MBA- Finance, or a related field .
Experience
7+ years of experience

in accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable roles.

Skills & Competencies
Solid knowledge of

accounting principles and financial controls .
Experience with

accounting systems or ERP platforms .
Proficiency in

Microsoft Excel .
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
Experience handling

confidential financial information

with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with

month-end closing processes .
Familiarity with

audit documentation and financial reporting support .
Experience working in

high-volume accounting environments .
Ability to work

remotely with minimal supervision .

📌 Accounting Clerk (Mumbai)
🏢 Talentgigs
📍 Mumbai