About Company

Its a Bangalore-based private civil construction company. The company undertakes building and infrastructure projects, including high-rise residential/commercial buildings, industrial projects, railway projects and other civil construction works. Its project portfolio includes works in Bangalore, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab/Himachal and other locations.

Job Description – Site Accountant

Position: Site Accountant

Industry: Construction / Infrastructure / Commercial Building Projects

Location: Construction Sites across South India

Work Mode: On-site (Full-time presence required at project sites)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Project Based

Department: Accounts & Finance

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Site Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, billing, cash management, vendor payments, labour-related expenses and financial documentation at construction project sites across South India. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate site accounts, coordinating with the Project Manager, Purchase/Store Team and Head Office Accounts Department, and ensuring that all project-related financial transactions are properly recorded, supported and reported. The position requires full-time on-site presence at construction locations anywhere in South India. Candidates should be willing to relocate and reside near or at the project site for the duration of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain complete day-to-day accounts for the construction site.
- Record all site-related receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries.
- Maintain cash book, petty cash book and bank-related records.
- Handle site petty cash and ensure proper supporting bills and vouchers for every expenditure.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site expense statements.
- Verify vendor and subcontractor bills against purchase orders, work orders and supporting documents.
- Coordinate certification and processing of subcontractor and supplier bills.
- Maintain records of advances given to vendors, subcontractors, employees and site staff.
- Track adjustment and recovery of outstanding advances.




- Prepare payment statements and coordinate with Head Office for vendor and subcontractor payments.
- Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records related to the project.
- Coordinate with the Purchase Department and Stores Department for reconciliation of materials purchased and received.
- Verify invoices, delivery challans, GRNs and purchase documentation.
- Assist in reconciliation of cement, steel, construction materials and other major site purchases where required.
- Maintain labour payment records, muster-related financial data and wage supporting documents.
- Coordinate with HR/site administration for salary, attendance, overtime and labour-related payments.
- Maintain records of site imprest and reimbursements.
- Prepare monthly site accounts and submit them to Head Office within defined timelines.
- Perform vendor ledger reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in bank reconciliation where site-specific bank accounts are maintained.
- Maintain proper filing of invoices, vouchers, bills, work orders, purchase orders and payment records.
- Ensure all financial documents are properly approved before processing.
- Assist with GST-related documentation, invoice verification and input tax documentation.
- Assist Head Office with TDS-related information and deduction records for contractors and vendors.
- Provide documents and supporting records required for internal and statutory audits.
- Maintain proper accounting records in Tally, ERP or company accounting software.
- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and Head Office Finance & Accounts Team.
- Monitor site expenses against approved budgets and highlight abnormal or excess expenditure.
- Prepare cost summaries and site-wise expense reports as required by management.




- Maintain confidentiality of financial and commercial information.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures and approval processes.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Good understanding of construction site accounting.
- Experience with vendor and subcontractor billing.
- Knowledge of petty cash and imprest management.
- Understanding of GST, TDS and basic statutory accounting requirements.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas).
- Working knowledge of Tally Prime / Tally ERP or similar accounting software.
- Ability to prepare reconciliations and financial reports.
- Valuable documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, stores and Head Office.
- Ability to work independently at remote/project locations.
- High level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Required:

- B.Com or equivalent degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Proficiency in Tally Prime or ERP accounting software (mandatory for day-to-day operations).
- Familiarity with construction industry financial reporting standards and practices.
- Understanding of statutory compliance requirements including GST, TDS, and labour laws applicable to construction sites.

Preferred

- strongly preferred for senior-level site accountant roles.
- Certification in Tally / ERP systems or relevant accounting software.
- Experience with construction industry accounting standards and practices.
- Exposure to project-based costing, budget monitoring and variance analysis.

Note: Candidates with strong practical experience in construction-site accounting (minimum 5+ years) may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications, provided they demonstrate competence in all required areas.

Experience

Minimum 3–7 years of relevant experience in site accounting, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector.

Benefits & Perks

The best in the industry.

Skills: accounting,tds,gst,construction

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