Accounts Executive

Apeejay Stya Group; Jalandhar; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering Technical Campus, Jalandhar, invites applications for an Accounts Executive to manage financial records and reporting with accuracy. The role demands timely journal entries, payroll reconciliation, and budget monitoring within the institute.

The candidate should have 3+ years of accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems (SAGE preferred), and strong numerical skills. Prior experience in education is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and TDS management.
• Experience in educational institutes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws trial balance and carries out bank reconciliation, creditors/debtors reconciliation, stock reconciliation and passes accounting entries independently.
• Handles students' fee collection, fee reconciliation, MIS and related reports.
• Maintains TDS challans, quarterly returns and TDS certificates.

Skills

ERP systems (SAGE)

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliation

Tax compliance

Payroll accounting

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

M.Com / B.Com

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We at Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering Technical Campus, Jalandhar, are looking for an Accounts Executive.

Summary of Job:

Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drawing trial balance & carrying out bank reconciliation, creditors/ debtors reconciliation, stock reconciliation & passing other accounting entries independently.
• Handling students' fee collection, Fee reconciliation, MIS & other fee-related reports.
• Maintaining TDS challans, quarterly returns, preparation of TDS certificates, etc.
• Maintaining and keeping proper records of Petty Cash, Cash Book, Bank Book and all kinds of related registers.
• Passing timely journal entries for payments towards expenses.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the Institute's budget, and produce monthly reports
• Coordinate with the auditors in conducting audits at the Institute.
• Ensure that the institute's finance policy is reviewed and updated as necessary and that the institute meets all financial requirements.
• Ensure that all administrative duties, checks, documentation, reports and returns (internal and external) are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.

Primary KRAs:

• Managing financial records
• Preparing financial statements
• Checking and updating payroll accounts
• Reconciling accounts
• Ensuring efficiency and accuracy of accounts
• Maintaining institute's bank accounts, monitoring the transactions and processing public and non- public fund purchases and payments at the institute.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the institute's budget, and produce monthly reports.
• Keep all institute accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports; prepare accounts for submission to the institute's auditors.

Job Knowledge (Prerequisite)

• Knowledge of working in an ERP environment (SAGE, etc) will be preferred
• Knowledge about new accounting practices
• Preparing special reports, intermittent quarterly and annual reports
• Focus and ability to understand criticalities to business and priorities
• Commitment to organization, self, and team development
• Timely delivery of Accounting work

Skill Set:

• Excellent numerical, analytical ability & presentation skills
• Strong reporting skills
• Aptitude of understanding and good problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills & ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Problem solving, Eye for detail, should be flexible to work in pressure

Education:

M Com/B Com

Experience:

3+ Years of experience in accounting

Prior Experience in the education industry will be preferred