Job Description
Position: Senior Accountant
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: Coimbatore
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience to manage end-to-end AR operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections support, GST and TDS
compliance, statutory and internal audit support, reporting, and month-end closing activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Process customer invoices accurately and within defined timelines.
- Perform timely and accurate cash applications to customer accounts.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue payments.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment or billing discrepancies.
- Prepare AR aging reports, collections reports, and other management reports.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve billing issues and disputes.
- Assist in preparing key performance metrics and financial reports.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable.
- Maintain accurate records of customer payments and account statuses.
- Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) accurately and within statutory due dates.
- Reconcile GST input tax credit (ITC) with GSTR-2B and resolve mismatches.
- Compute and deduct TDS as per applicable sections, and ensure timely deposit and filing of TDS returns (Form 24Q/26Q).
- Issue TDS certificates (Form 16A) and reconcile TDS receivable with Form 26AS.
- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for GST, TDS, and AR related audits.
- Assist in closing audit observations and implementing recommended process improvements.
- Stay updated on changes in GST/TDS regulations and ensure timely compliance across AR processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Must-Have Skills
- 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience in managing the complete Accounts Receivable process.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Strong experience in account reconciliations, invoicing, cash application, and collections.
- Working knowledge of GST return filing and TDS compliance, including reconciliation and statutory reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Professional accounting certifications (e.g., Tally, GST practitioner certification, or other accounting-related certifications).
- Experience working with Zoho One, especially Zoho Books.
- Experience working with global or shared service environments.
- Prior experience supporting statutory, internal, or tax audits.
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving ability
- Customer service orientation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- B.Com (Required); M.Com (Preferred).
- Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous process improvement
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Immediate Joiners Preferred
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