Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 3–5 Years

Employment Type: Full time

Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented AP & Payroll Specialist to manage accounts payable operations and payroll processing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in vendor invoice processing, payment coordination, payroll preparation, reconciliations, and statutory compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documents, and ensure accurate accounting entries.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare payment schedules and coordinate vendor payments.
- Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely settlement of invoices.
- Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and accounts payable reporting.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and accounting procedures.

Payroll Processing
- Process monthly payroll accurately and within stipulated timelines.
- Verify attendance, leave records, overtime, deductions, and other payroll inputs.
- Calculate salaries, reimbursements, deductions, and employee settlements.
- Maintain payroll records and employee compensation data confidentially.
- Assist with payroll-related statutory compliance, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and other applicable requirements.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies.
- Support full and final settlement calculations and payroll-related employee queries.

Reporting & Coordination




- Prepare periodic AP ageing reports, payment reports, and payroll summaries.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, vendors, and employees to resolve queries.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP and payroll processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll Processing.
- Hands-on experience in vendor invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment coordination.
- Practical knowledge of monthly payroll processing and salary calculations.
- Understanding of applicable payroll statutory compliances.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting or payroll software.
- Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accounting and payroll systems such as Tally, Zoho Books, or relevant payroll platforms.
- Experience handling payroll and AP documentation for audit purposes.
- Ability to manage confidential financial and employee information.
- Robust follow-up and problem-solving skills.

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period

Location:
- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 AP & Payroll Specialist (Adambakkam)
🏢 Catapult Auditing LLC S.O.C
📍 Adambakkam