Accountant – Accounts Department

Department: Accounts & Finance
Location: New Alipore, Kolkata
Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Head
Industry: Hospitality

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accountant to join our Accounts & Finance team. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing day-to-day accounting transactions, assisting with statutory compliance, reconciliations, billing, vendor payments and other accounting activities.

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of accounting principles, Tally/ERP, MS Excel, GST and basic statutory compliance, preferably with experience in the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Accounting

- Record and maintain day-to-day financial transactions.
- Prepare and verify journal entries, vouchers, invoices and payment documents.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting documentation.
- Assist in maintaining cash, bank, purchase and sales records.
- Ensure timely posting of all accounting transactions.

Accounts Payable

- Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders, bills and supporting documents.
- Process vendor bills and prepare payment requests.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate with Purchase and other departments for invoice verification.

Accounts Receivable

- Prepare and maintain customer/company invoices.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with concerned departments.
- Maintain customer and corporate ledgers.
- Assist in collection and reconciliation of outstanding balances.

Bank & Ledger Reconciliation





- Perform regular bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile customer, vendor and general ledger accounts.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate for timely resolution.

GST & Statutory Compliance

- Assist in GST-related accounting and documentation.
- Ensure proper recording of GST on purchases and sales.
- Assist in preparation of data required for GST returns and audits.
- Maintain records and documents required for statutory compliance.

Hospitality Accounts

- Verify daily revenue and supporting documents from Front Office, F&B; and other revenue-generating departments.
- Assist with daily revenue reconciliation.
- Verify cash, card, UPI and other payment collections.
- Coordinate with operational departments regarding billing discrepancies.

Payroll & Employee Accounts Support

- Assist the Accounts/HR team with payroll-related accounting entries.
- Support PF, ESIC, Professional Tax and other statutory payment documentation as required.

Audit & Reporting

- Maintain proper documentation for internal and statutory audits.
- Assist in preparing schedules, reports and supporting documents.
- Provide accounting information to the Accounts Manager/Finance Head as required.

Required Skills

- Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.




- Working knowledge of Tally / ERP accounting software.
- Good command of MS Excel.
- Knowledge of GST and basic statutory compliance.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Valuable attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work within deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Qualification

- B.Com / M.Com / equivalent qualification preferred.
- Candidates with relevant accounting experience and strong practical knowledge may also be considered.

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.

Experience in Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, F&B; or Hospitality will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Hospitality accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with Tally/ERP and Excel.
- Knowledge of GST, bank reconciliation, vendor reconciliation and day-to-day accounting.
- Candidates based in Kolkata will be preferred.

Key Competencies

- Accuracy & attention to detail
- Integrity & confidentiality
- Numerical ability
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Accountability
- Process discipline

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Alipur, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- What is your current Notice Period?
- What is your current gross salary?
- What is your expected gross salary?

Work Location: In person

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