Account Executive

Social Beat; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Beat in Chennai seeks an Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day accounting, GST/TDS/EPF/ESI compliances, and payroll. You will maintain ledgers in Tally, ensure timely filings, and explore AI-driven automation for recurring tasks.

The role offers exposure across accounting, payroll, and statutory compliance with opportunities for growth in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Record accounting entries and maintain books of accounts in Tally.
• Process monthly payroll, including salary computation, attendance inputs and deductions; prepare payslips and payroll reports.
• Prepare and file monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and GST annual returns (GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).
• Compute TDS and file quarterly TDS returns.
• Prepare and file EPF, ESI and Professional Tax returns.
• Meet statutory due dates and coordinate with auditors and internal teams during audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Ownership and integrity

Education

B.Com

MBA (Finance)

CA/CMA Inter

Tools

Tally

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description: 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.