Accountant
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Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, banking, and end-to-end statutory tax compliance (GST, TDS, TCS, and Income Tax). The ideal candidate must be hands-on with accounting software (Tally Prime / Busy / Zoho) and up to date with the latest statutory mandates and filing portals.
The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping and Accounting:
- Accurate recording of purchase, sales, debit/credit notes, journal vouchers, and expense entries.
- Handling Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including payment scheduling and debtor follow-ups.
- Performing regular Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and ledger reconciliations with vendors/clients.
GST Compliance and Filings:
- Preparing and filing monthly/quarterly GST returns: GSTR-1 GSTR-3B, and assisting with annualGSTR-9/9C.
- Generating and managing E-Way Bills and E-Invoicing as per the latest government thresholds.
- Performing monthly Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation (GSTR-2B vs. Purchase Register) to resolve discrepancies with vendors.
TDS and TCS Compliance:
- Timely deduction and computation of TDS/TCS under applicable sections (including Section 194Q / 206C(1H) / 206AB / 206CCA mandates).
- Generating monthly tax challans (ITNS 281) and ensuring on-time tax payments to the government.
- Preparing and submitting quarterly TDS/TCS returns (Form 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ) and downloading Form 16/16A from the TRACES portal.
Financial Reporting and Audit Support:
- Assisting in month-end closing, preparing Profit and Loss statements, and Balance Sheet finalisation.
- Coordinating with Chartered Accountants / External Auditors for statutory audits and tax assessments.
Requirements:
- Education: B. Com / M. Com / Inter CA / CMA or equivalent degree in Commerce/Finance.
- Experience: Minimum 1.5-3+ years of relevant accounting and tax filing experience in an SME, corporate setup, or CA firm.
Software Proficiency:
- Strong hands-on proficiency in TallyPrime / Tally ERP 9(or Busy / Zoho Books).
- Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, Data Sorting).
- Direct working experience on the GST Portal, Income Tax e-Filing Portal, and TRACES.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of basic accounting principles, debit/credit rules, and updated Indian tax laws.
