Accountant

TestHiring; Chennai District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

TestHiring, an online candidate evaluation platform, is seeking an accounting-oriented professional to assist with financial statements, daily entries, and month-end close activities. You will process invoices, maintain ledgers, and support reconciliation tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Perform daily accounting tasks such as data entry, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with team members on various ad-hoc accounting projects and initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

TestHiring is a smart online candidate evaluation platform designed for recruiters, HR teams, and hiring managers seeking efficiency, fairness, and accuracy in their hiring. With early screening via automated ranking and unbiased scoring, TestHiring helps identify top talent in less time

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Job Description

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Perform daily accounting tasks such as data entry, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and reconciliations
• Collaborate with team members on various ad-hoc accounting projects and initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in an accounting or finance role is a plus.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professional accounting competencies.