– SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Account Head / Principal / Management

Location: Mansukhbhai Kothari National School, Kondhwa BK, Pune, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, handling day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, fee accounting, vendor payments, statutory records and supporting the Account Head in the overall financial operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Accounting

Record and maintain day-to-day accounting transactions. Prepare and post journal, payment, receipt, purchase and other accounting entries.

Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.

Ensure all transactions are supported by proper documentation and approvals.

Assist in monthly and annual closing of accounts.

1. Student Fee Accounting

Maintain student fee collection and outstanding records. Record fee receipts and reconcile collections with bank deposits.

Monitor outstanding student fees and prepare ageing reports.

Process approved fee refunds, concessions and adjustments.

Coordinate with the administration/fee department regarding discrepancies.

1. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation

Prepare regular bank reconciliations. Reconcile customer/student, vendor and other ledgers.

Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.

Maintain proper schedules and supporting documents.

1. Vendor & Purchase Accounting

Verify purchase invoices against supporting documents.



Record vendor invoices and maintain vendor ledgers.

Prepare payment documentation after obtaining appropriate approvals.

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

1. Statutory Compliance Support

Assist the Account Head in TDS, GST, Professional Tax, PF, ESIC and other applicable compliance work. Prepare required data and reports for statutory returns.

Maintain statutory registers and supporting documents.

Assist during statutory and internal audits.

1. Cash & Banking

Maintain cash book and related records. Prepare cash and bank payment/receipt documentation.

Assist with bank deposits and banking transactions.

Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions.

1. Payroll Support

Assist in preparation and verification of payroll-related accounting entries. Verify deductions and employee reimbursements.

Assist with salary-related statutory calculations and records.

Coordinate with HR for required payroll information.

1. Reporting & MIS

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly accounting reports as required. Assist the Account Head in preparing monthly MIS.

Provide ledger, outstanding, expense and collection reports.

Maintain financial records and schedules for Management review.

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Audit Support

Prepare documents and schedules required for audits. Coordinate with auditors for routine information and supporting documents.

Address accounting-related audit queries under the guidance of the Account Head.

Maintain proper filing of audit-related records.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance.

M.Com / CA Inter / CMA or equivalent qualification will be an advantage.

Good understanding of accounting principles.

Knowledge of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.

Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software/ERP.

Experience

3–6 years of relevant accounting experience.

Experience in a school or educational institution will be preferred.

Experience with fee accounting, payroll, vendor accounting and statutory compliance will be an advantage.

Key Skills

Solid accounting knowledge

MS Excel

Tally/ERP or relevant accounting software

Bank and ledger reconciliation

Fee accounting

Vendor accounting

GST/TDS compliance support

Attention to detail

Accuracy and time management

Confidentiality

Good communication and coordination

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of accounting entries

Timely completion of reconciliations

Timely and accurate fee accounting

Proper maintenance of vendor and student ledgers

Timely preparation of reports

Compliance with internal accounting procedures

Proper maintenance of financial records

Timely audit support

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Accountant (Kondhwa)
🏢 Mansukhbhai Kothari National School
📍 Kondhwa