Role & responsibilities

Role:

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the accounts team, and assisting with reconciliations, invoicing, payments, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Day-to-Day Accounting

a. Record and maintain daily accounting transactions. b. Prepare and post journal entries, receipts, payments, and purchase/sales entries.

c. Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.

d. Assist in maintaining the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.

1. Accounts Receivable & Payable

a. Prepare and process customer invoices and vendor bills. b. Maintain customer and supplier accounts.

c. Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with payment processing.

d. Verify bills, invoices, and supporting documents before processing.

1. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation

a. Prepare regular bank reconciliations. b. Reconcile customer and vendor ledgers.

c. Identify and resolve discrepancies in balances and transactions.

d. Assist in balance confirmations and account reconciliation.

1. Coordination

a. Coordinate with Sales, Purchase, Operations, and other departments regarding accounting matters. b. Communicate with customers and vendors regarding invoices, payments, and ledger discrepancies.

c. Escalate accounting discrepancies or unusual transactions to the Senior Accountant/Accounts Manager.

1. General Responsibilities

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Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information. b. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.

c. Follow company accounting policies and procedures.

d. Perform other accounts-related duties assigned by management.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Education: B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance.
2. Experience: 13 years of relevant experience in accounting; freshers with good academic knowledge may also be considered.
3. Basic knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial transactions.
4. Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and other basic statutory compliance requirements.
5. Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and ledger maintenance.
6. Good understanding of bank, customer, and vendor reconciliation.
7. Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of Tally / ERP / accounting software is preferred.
8. Positive written and verbal communication skills.

Perks and benefits

1. Competitive salary based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
2. Paid leave and holidays as per company policy.
3. Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits as applicable. .
4. Exposure to accounting, GST, TDS, audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
5. Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement within the Accounts & Finance team.

📌 Walk-in || Junior Accountant (Mumbai)
🏢 Gem Corpochem
📍 Mumbai