Accountant

Erekrut... Recruitment Made Easy; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Erekrut... Recruitment Made Easy is hiring an Accounts Officer to oversee accounting operations, tax compliance, and financial reporting across units. You will manage GST, TDS, payroll accruals, and banking activities, ensuring accuracy and timely filings.

The role requires 6–10 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, Tally Prime proficiency, and the ability to coordinate audits. Join a dynamic, project-based organization with a focus on compliance and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, financial management.
• Experience in contracting, ELV/automation, trading, or project-based organisations.
• Advanced working knowledge of Tally Prime or equivalent ERP accounting systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, depreciation schedules.
• In-depth understanding of Indian GST regulations, TDS provisions, e-Way bill generation, and Income Tax requirements.
• Experience in GST return filing, TDS/TCS compliance, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking operations, and working capital management.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, cash flow projections, and management reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including voucher entries, vendor payments, client billing, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Tally Prime or equivalent ERP systems across business units and cost centers.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations (BRS), debtor and creditor ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Manage accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P), ensuring timely collections and effective credit management.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9.
• Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase registers to ensure accurate ITC claims.
• Manage monthly TDS/TCS calculations, challan deposits, and quarterly TDS return filing, including Forms 26Q and 27Q.
• Maintain proper audit trails and tax documentation for GST and Income Tax assessments.
• Monitor daily cash flows, working capital requirements, and fund allocations across accounts.
• Coordinate banking activities related to CC, OD, BG/eBG, LC, and Insurance Surety Bonds.
• Prepare projected cash flow statements, bank fund-flow reports, and CMA data for annual credit limit renewals.
• Reconcile monthly payroll sheets, field allowances, conveyance claims, and petrol reimbursements before salary disbursement.
• Monitor site petty cash accounts, imprest funds, and weekly project expense reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Trial Balances.
• Monitor project-wise and department-wise profitability and identify cost variances against approved budgets.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure accurate financial documentation and timely resolution of audit observations.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, and ESIC regulations to avoid penalties and interest.
• Finalize monthly Trial Balance and P&L by the 7th of the following month.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure DSO targets are met.
• Support smooth completion of statutory audits with minimal discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting operations

Taxation

GST compliance

Financial reporting

Financial reconciliation

Cash flow management

Excel proficiency

Audit coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Tally Prime

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Job Overview

The Accounts Officer will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, banking operations, and financial reporting activities.

The role involves maintaining accurate books of accounts, managing cash flows, ensuring compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, and ESIC regulations, coordinating audits, and preparing financial statements to support business decisions.

Candidates should have strong experience in accounting operations, financial reconciliation, taxation, banking documentation, and team management, preferably within contracting, ELV/automation, trading, or project-based organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including voucher entries, vendor payments, client billing, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Tally Prime or equivalent ERP systems across business units and cost centers.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations (BRS), debtor and creditor ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Manage accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P), ensuring timely collections and effective credit management.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9.
• Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase registers to ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.
• Manage monthly TDS/TCS calculations, challan deposits, and quarterly TDS return filing, including Forms 26Q and 27Q.
• Maintain proper audit trails and tax documentation for GST and Income Tax assessments.
• Monitor daily cash flows, working capital requirements, and fund allocations across accounts.
• Coordinate banking activities related to Cash Credit (CC), Overdraft (OD), Bank Guarantees (BG/eBG), Letters of Credit (LC), and Insurance Surety Bonds.
• Prepare projected cash flow statements, bank fund-flow reports, and Credit Monitoring Arrangement (CMA) data for annual credit limit renewals.
• Reconcile monthly payroll sheets, field allowances, conveyance claims, and petrol reimbursements before salary disbursement.
• Monitor site petty cash accounts, imprest funds, and weekly project expense reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, and Trial Balances.
• Monitor project-wise and department-wise profitability and identify cost variances against approved budgets.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure accurate financial documentation and timely resolution of audit observations.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, and ESIC regulations to avoid penalties and interest.
• Finalize monthly Trial Balance and Profit & Loss statements by the 7th of the following month.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) remains within company targets.
• Support the smooth completion of statutory audits with minimal discrepancies or qualifications.

Candidate Profile

• Candidates with 6–10 years of hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, financial management, and team handling.
• Experience in contracting, ELV/automation, trading, or project-based organizations will be preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Tally Prime or equivalent ERP accounting systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial formulas, and depreciation schedules.
• In-depth understanding of Indian GST regulations, TDS provisions, e-Way bill generation, and Income Tax requirements.
• Experience in GST return filing, TDS/TCS compliance, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking operations, and working capital management.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, cash flow projections, and management reports.
• Experience in payroll accounting, expense reconciliation, and statutory audit coordination.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and financial compliance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities and meet strict compliance deadlines.