Senior Accountant

Nectar Building Technologies; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nectar Building Technologies in Coimbatore seeks a Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience to manage end-to-end accounts receivable operations, invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations. You will ensure GST and TDS compliance and support statutory and internal audits.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration with cross-functional and global teams, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in AR or general accounting.
• Hands-on AR process management.
• Strong knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AR operations including invoicing.
• Perform cash application and monitor AR aging.
• Prepare GST/ITC reconciliations and returns.
• Support audits and compliance across AR.
• Assist month-end and year-end closing.
• Generate management reports and KPIs.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Cash Application

GST

TDS Compliance

Excel

Communication

Audit Support

Month-end Closing

Reconciliations

Education

B.Com

M.Com preferred

Tools

Zoho Books

Zoho One

GST software

Job description

Job Description

Position: Senior Accountant

Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Coimbatore

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience to manage end-to-end AR operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections support, GST and TDS compliance, statutory and internal audit support, reporting, and month-end closing activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and within defined timelines.
• Perform timely and accurate cash applications to customer accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment or billing discrepancies.
• Prepare AR aging reports, collections reports, and other management reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve billing issues and disputes.
• Assist in preparing key performance metrics and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable.
• Maintain accurate records of customer payments and account statuses.
• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) accurately and within statutory due dates.
• Reconcile GST input tax credit (ITC) with GSTR-2B and resolve mismatches.
• Compute and deduct TDS as per applicable sections, and ensure timely deposit and filing of TDS returns (Form 24Q/26Q).
• Issue TDS certificates (Form 16A) and reconcile TDS receivable with Form 26AS.
• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for GST, TDS, and AR related audits.
• Assist in closing audit observations and implementing recommended process improvements.
• Stay updated on changes in GST/TDS regulations and ensure timely compliance across AR processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience in managing the complete Accounts Receivable process.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Strong experience in account reconciliations, invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Working knowledge of GST return filing and TDS compliance, including reconciliation and statutory reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., Tally, GST practitioner certification, or other accounting-related certifications).
• Experience working with Zoho One, especially Zoho Books.
• Experience working with global or shared service environments.
• Prior experience supporting statutory, internal, or tax audits.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving ability
• Customer service orientation
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• B.Com (Required); M.Com (Preferred).
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous process improvement
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.