Full-Time Accountant – Trading Firm

Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 years
Location: Chennai

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full-Time Accountant to join our finance team and independently handle day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and vendor reconciliation for a mid-sized trading business.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of accounting, excellent attention to detail, and experience handling a high volume of transactions.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting entries
Record purchase, sales, expenses, receipts, payments and journal entries
Perform vendor ledger reconciliation and identify outstanding/difference items
Reconcile vendor statements with books of accounts
Follow up with internal teams and vendors for reconciliation differences
Ensure timely accounting of vendor invoices, debit notes and credit notes
Bank reconciliation and other routine balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain proper documentation and supporting records for accounting transactions




Assist in GST-related reconciliations and routine compliance requirements
Track vendor outstanding balances and ageing
Support month-end closing and preparation of basic MIS reports
Coordinate with the finance team, vendors and auditors as required

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance
2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting
Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and vendor reconciliation
Valuable understanding of accounting principles and ledger management
Experience with Tally / ERP accounting software
Good working knowledge of MS Excel
Ability to independently identify and resolve accounting differences
Robust attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and follow-up skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in trading, distribution, FMCG, retail or wholesale businesses will be preferred.

Salary: ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 per month, depending on experience and skill

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