Accountant

Job Title: Accountant – Retail Store (Bhopal)Location: BhopalIndustry: Retail / Electronics / Apple DevicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job SummaryWe are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accountant for our Bhopal store to manage day-to-day accounting operations, GST compliance, credit balance tracking, and payment follow-ups. The role requires close coordination with the store team, vendors, customers, and head office to ensure accurate financial records and timely collections.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & BookkeepingMaintain daily accounting entries in TallyManage sales, purchase, expense, and journal entriesPrepare cash book, bank book, and ledgersPerform bank reconciliation and cash reconciliationAssist in preparation of trial balance and monthly reports

2. Credit Balance & Outstanding ManagementMaintain party-wise customer and vendor outstanding recordsPrepare and monitor ageing reportsTrack credit balances and due paymentsCoordinate with sales team before releasing products on creditMonitor and control credit limitsAdjust advances, credit notes, and debit notesEnsure accurate closing of outstanding balances

3. Payment Follow-ups & CollectionsFollow up with customers for pending payments via calls/messagesMaintain payment commitment recordsEnsure timely collection of duesEscalate overdue or chronic cases to managementReconcile received payments against invoices

4. Vendor & Payment ManagementTrack vendor payablesSchedule vendor payments as per due datesCoordinate with management for payment approvalsUpdate payment entries and confirmations in Tally

5. GST & ComplianceHandle GST data preparation and coordination with CAAssist in filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3BITC reconciliationE-way bill generation (if required)Maintain GST-related documentation and records

6. Store & Retail Operations SupportPrepare Daily Sales Reports (DSR)Reconcile cash, card, UPI, EMI, and online paymentsHandle inventory accounting (including demo/refurb units)Coordinate with store manager and head officeSupport audits and internal checksRequired Skills & KnowledgeStrong knowledge of accounting principlesHands-on experience with Tally PrimeGood working knowledge of MS ExcelKnowledge of GST and retail taxationExperience in credit control and payment follow-upsAccuracy, integrity, and attention to detailGood communication and coordination

skillsQualification & ExperienceB.Com / M.Com / CA-Inter / MBA (Finance) preferred2–4 years experience in retail/store accountingExperience in electronics/mobile retail is an added advantagePreferred (Added Advantage)Multi-store accounting exposureExperience with EMI, exchange, buyback accountingFamiliarity with POS/billing systems.