Accountant

Position Overview

The Junior Accountant will assist and work under the direct supervision of the Senior Accountant in carrying out day-to-day accounting activities of the organization. The role involves supporting routine accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely data entry and documentation for multiple project sites and head office.

Daily Accounting & Data Entry Support

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day data entry in the accounting system, including cash vouchers, bank vouchers, purchase and sales entries, and expense booking as instructed by the Senior Accountant. He/She will ensure that all entries are supported with proper bills, vouchers, and approvals and are posted in a timely and accurate manner.

Assistance in Cost Center & Site-Wise Accounting

Under the guidance of the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will assist in maintaining site-wise and department-wise cost centers in Tally. He/She will help in proper allocation of expenses, tagging of transactions to relevant sites or cost centers, and preparation of basic cost center reports as required for internal review.

GST & TDS Assistance

The Junior Accountant will support the Senior Accountant in GST and TDS-related work, including data compilation, invoice verification, vendor follow-ups for correct GST details, and reconciliation of purchase and sales data. He/She may assist in preparation of GST and TDS workings and ensure proper documentation is maintained for compliance purposes.

Payroll & Salary Processing Support

The Junior Accountant will assist in preparation of monthly salary sheets by compiling attendance data, leave records, and deduction details such as advances or penalties. He/She will support salary disbursement processes and help maintain payroll registers and records in a confidential and systematic manner.

Banking & Reconciliation Support

The role includes assisting in bank-related work such as cheque preparation, online payment entries, and supporting bank reconciliation statements. The Junior Accountant will ensure proper filing of bank statements, payment confirmations, and related documents.

Documentation & Record Maintenance

The Junior Accountant will maintain proper filing of accounting documents including bills, invoices, vouchers, contracts, and statutory records, both in physical and digital formats. He/She will ensure records are readily available for audits, management review, or departmental inspections.

Compliance & Audit Assistance

The Junior Accountant will assist during internal audits, statutory audits, and departmental inspections by providing required data, records, and clarifications as directed by the Senior Accountant or management.

Educational Qualifications

The candidate should possess a B.Com degree. M.Com or CA-Inter/CMA-Inter will be an added advantage but is not mandatory.

Experience Requirements

The candidate should have 5 years of relevant accounting experience. Exposure to construction, infrastructure, water supply, or O&M projects will be preferred, though freshers with strong accounting fundamentals may also be considered.

Technical & Professional Skills

Basic working knowledge of Tally (ERP/Prime) is required. The candidate should have a fair understanding of GST and TDS concepts, along with working knowledge of MS Excel and basic accounting principles.