: Accounts Executive

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Accounts & Finance Employment

Type: Full time, On-site

Experience: 1+ years in accounts and finance Reports To: Accounts Manager / Finance Head

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance and payroll in our Chennai office. You will maintain accurate books of accounts in Tally, ensure timely GST, TDS, EPF, ESI and Professional Tax filings, and process monthly payroll. We also welcome candidates who are curious about using AI tools to automate routine accounting and compliance work.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Books of Accounts

Record accounting entries and maintain books of accounts in Tally.

Keep ledgers, vouchers and supporting documents accurate and up to date.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Payroll Processing

Process monthly payroll, including salary computation, attendance inputs and deductions.

Prepare payslips and payroll reports, and resolve employee payroll queries.

GST Compliance

Prepare and file monthly GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

Prepare and file GST annual returns (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, wherever applicable).

Reconcile books of accounts with GSTR-2B and filed GST returns, and follow up on mismatches.

TDS Compliance

Compute TDS and ensure timely payment.

Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns.

Payroll-Related Statutory Compliance

Prepare and file EPF returns and handle related compliance.





Calculate ESI contributions and file ESI returns.

Calculate, pay and file Professional Tax returns.

General

Meet all statutory due dates and maintain complete compliance records.

Coordinate with auditors, consultants and internal teams during audits and reviews.

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring accounting and compliance tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

B.Com, MBA (Finance), or CA/CMA Inter completed.

More than 1 year of experience in accounts and finance.

Hands-on experience with Tally for accounting entries and maintenance of books.

Working knowledge of GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C), TDS, EPF, ESI and Professional Tax.

Experience in GST reconciliation with GSTR-2B.

Good working knowledge of MS Excel.

Skills and Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple compliance calendars.

Good written and verbal communication.

Sense of ownership and integrity when handling financial and employee data.

Good to Have (Value Addition)

Interest in working with AI tools for work automation, such as automating reconciliations, data entry, report preparation and compliance tracking.

Comfort with learning new software and improving processes.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work across accounting, payroll and statutory compliance.

Exposure to AI-driven automation in finance operations.

Learning and growth in a collaborative team.

Compensation as per industry standards and experience.

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