Industry: HVAC / Mechanical Contracting

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: General Manager / CFO / Business Owner

Job Summary The Accounting Manager oversees the financial operations and statutory compliance of the HVAC business. This role manages job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting, accounts receivable/payable, financial reporting, and end-to-end statutory obligations including GST filing, Income Tax Return (ITR) preparation, EPF, and ESI compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Manage full-cycle accounting, month-end closing, and annual financial statement preparation.
- Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) schedules, over/under billings, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for HVAC projects.
- Reconcile bank accounts, ledger entries, and COGS monthly.
- GST & Direct Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file monthly/quarterly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and annual returns (GSTR-9).
- Perform Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations against GSTR-2B to maximize tax credits and handle blockages.
- Ensure accurate GST applicability on mixed supplies (HVAC service contracts vs. equipment sales).
- Prepare tax computation data for corporate ITR filings and assist external CPAs/Auditors during Tax Audits (Section 44AB).
- Manage Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) calculations, quarterly returns (Form 26Q/27Q), and Form 16/16A generation.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance (EPF & ESI)
- Calculate and process monthly EPF contributions based on statutory wage ceilings (capped at ₹15,000 basic/DA or actual basic).




- Calculate and process ESI deductions for employees within the gross wage ceiling (≤ ₹21,000/month) at standard rates (0.75% employee / 3.25% employer).
- Generate and file monthly EPF ECR challans and ESI monthly returns within statutory deadlines.
- Maintain statutory registers, inspect compliance records, and resolve queries on the EPFO and ESIC portals.
- AR, AP & Job Costing
- Oversee progress billings (AIA G702/G703 format), retainage tracking, and technician field collection accounting.
- Track direct labor, material, equipment rentals, and van stock inventory against project budgets.
- Supervise Accounts Payable, purchase orders, and vendor invoice matching.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com), MBA (Finance), or CA Inter / CMA Inter.
- Experience: 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within HVAC, MEP contracting, plumbing, or trade construction.
- Statutory Knowledge:
- Demonstrated expertise in GST portal operations, ITC reconciliation, and GSTR filing.
- Hands-on experience with EPFO unified portal, ESIC employer portal, and monthly ECR generation.
- Solid command over Income Tax provisions, TDS rates, and tax return filing workflows.
- Software Proficiency:
- Accounting: Tally Prime, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or NetSuite.
- Field/ERP Software: ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, or equivalent HVAC management software mapped to ERP.
- Skills: In-depth understanding of WIP accounting, job-cost variance analysis, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, statutory formulas), and team management.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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