Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Hinjewadi Phase 2

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Management

Experience: 1–3 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, taxation activities, and financial reporting. The candidate will be responsible for GST, TDS, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end closing, and overall accounting activities while ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST & Statutory Compliance

- Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable returns) within prescribed timelines.
- Perform GST reconciliation, including purchase/sales data and input tax credit (ITC).
- Monitor GST ledgers, credit/debit notes, and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate with consultants/auditors for GST assessments, notices, and related matters.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

1. TDS & Taxation

- Prepare monthly TDS workings and ensure timely deduction and payment of TDS.
- Prepare and file applicable TDS returns.
- Reconcile TDS ledgers with books of accounts and Form 26AS/AIS where applicable.
- Issue TDS certificates and handle vendor/customer TDS-related queries.
- Coordinate with tax consultants for income-tax and other statutory requirements.

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

- Manage the complete vendor payable cycle, including invoice verification, accounting, and payment processing.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, GRNs, approvals, and supporting documents.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and perform regular vendor reconciliations.
- Prepare payment schedules and ensure payments are made on time.




- Monitor outstanding payables and resolve discrepancies with vendors.

1. Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Manage customer invoicing and accounting of receipts.
- Maintain customer ledgers and perform regular reconciliations.
- Track outstanding receivables and follow up for timely collections.
- Prepare ageing reports and highlight overdue balances to management.
- Resolve customer account discrepancies and ensure proper allocation of receipts.

1. General Accounting

- Handle day-to-day accounting entries, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journal entries, expenses, provisions, and accruals.
- Perform bank, customer, vendor, and ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting documentation.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts.
- Prepare trial balance and other periodic financial reports.
- Review accounting entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

1. MIS & Reporting

- Prepare regular MIS reports related to receivables, payables, expenses, cash/bank positions, and statutory liabilities.
- Provide financial information and analysis to management as required.
- Identify unusual transactions, variances, and accounting discrepancies and report them promptly.

1. Audit & Compliance Support

- Coordinate with internal, statutory, GST, and tax auditors.
- Provide required schedules, reconciliations, ledgers,



and supporting documents for audits.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and audit-related requirements.
- Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CA Inter / CMA Inter qualification would be an advantage.
- 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an organization handling GST and TDS compliances.
- Solid knowledge of GST, TDS, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
- Good understanding of Indian accounting and taxation practices.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel; experience with accounting/ERP software such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, etc. is preferred.
- Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet statutory and reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate GST and TDS compliance.
- Accuracy of books of accounts and reconciliations.
- Timely closure of monthly accounts.
- Effective management of receivables and payables.
- Timely vendor payments and customer collections.
- Minimal accounting and reconciliation discrepancies.
- Timely submission of MIS and management reports.
- Successful completion of audits and statutory requirements.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a hands-on accounting professional who can independently manage the company's day-to-day finance and accounting activities, take ownership of GST/TDS compliance, maintain accurate books, and effectively coordinate with vendors, customers, auditors, consultants, and internal teams.

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