Site Accountant – Construction Projects

Industry: Construction / Infrastructure
Department: Accounts & Finance
Location: Project Sites across South India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 3–7 Years

About the Company

A Bangalore-based private civil construction company undertaking building and infrastructure projects across India. The company executes high-rise residential and commercial buildings, industrial projects, railway works and other civil construction projects, with project exposure across Bangalore, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab/Himachal Pradesh and other locations.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Site Accountant to independently manage day-to-day accounting and financial documentation at construction project sites across South India.

The role involves site accounting, petty cash and imprest management, vendor and subcontractor billing, payment documentation, reconciliations, labour-related financial records, GST/TDS documentation and coordination with the Project Manager, Stores/Purchase teams and Head Office Accounts Department.

The position requires full-time presence at the project site. Candidates must be willing to relocate and work at construction sites anywhere in South India for the duration of the project assignment.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain complete day-to-day accounts for the construction site.

- Record site receipts, payments, expenses, advances and journal entries accurately in Tally/ERP.

- Maintain site cash book, petty cash, imprest and supporting vouchers.

- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site expense and accounting statements.

- Verify vendor and subcontractor bills against purchase orders, work orders, invoices, measurements/certifications and supporting documents.

- Coordinate processing of supplier and subcontractor payments with the Project Manager and Head Office Accounts Team.

- Maintain and reconcile advances issued to vendors, subcontractors, employees and site staff.

- Maintain project-related accounts payable and receivable records.

- Verify invoices, delivery challans, GRNs,



purchase orders and other purchase documentation.

- Coordinate with Purchase and Stores teams for reconciliation of materials purchased and received.

- Assist with reconciliation of major construction materials such as cement and steel, wherever required.

- Maintain labour payment records, wage-related supporting documents, site reimbursements and other labour-related financial records.

- Coordinate with HR/site administration regarding attendance, overtime, wages and other site-related payments.

- Perform vendor ledger, cash, advance and other site account reconciliations.

- Prepare monthly site accounts and submit complete documentation to Head Office within prescribed timelines.

- Maintain proper records of invoices, bills, vouchers, purchase orders, work orders, payment documents and approvals.

- Support GST and TDS compliance by maintaining and submitting accurate invoices, deduction details and supporting documentation to Head Office.

- Provide financial records and supporting documents required for internal, statutory or project audits.

- Monitor site expenditure against approved budgets and highlight unusual or excess expenditure to management.

- Prepare site-wise expense summaries, cost statements and other financial reports as required.

- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, Purchase/Stores teams, vendors, subcontractors and Head Office Finance & Accounts Team.

- Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures, documentation requirements and approval processes.

- Maintain confidentiality of financial and commercial information.

Required Skills

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day accounting procedures.

- Practical knowledge of construction-site accounting.





- Experience in vendor and subcontractor billing and payment documentation.

- Strong knowledge of petty cash, imprest and advance management.

- Working knowledge of GST, TDS and basic statutory compliance applicable to construction operations.

- Proficiency in Tally Prime / Tally ERP or similar accounting software.

- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and basic formulas.

- Ability to prepare ledger, vendor, cash and other account reconciliations.

- Good understanding of PO, WO, invoice, GRN and supporting-document verification.

- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

- Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, vendors, subcontractors, Stores/Purchase teams and Head Office.

- Ability to work independently at construction/project sites.

- High level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Preferred: B.Com or equivalent degree from a recognized university/institution.

Candidates with strong practical experience in construction-site accounting may also be considered based on demonstrated competence and relevant experience.

Certification or formal training in Tally/ERP/accounting software will be an advantage.

Experience

3–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the construction, civil contracting or infrastructure sector.

Candidates with hands-on experience independently managing accounts at active construction project sites will be preferred.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should:

- Be willing to relocate and work at project sites anywhere in South India.

- Be comfortable working full-time from a construction-site workplace.

- Have hands-on experience using Tally/ERP and Excel for day-to-day accounting.

- Be capable of maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation independently.

- Be able to coordinate effectively between the project site and Head Office.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills and current compensation, in accordance with company standards.

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