Senior Accountant

Weekday; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is hiring a mid-senior level accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting, GST compliance, payroll, and statutory reporting in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The role requires 3+ years of experience in finance and accounting within India.

You will oversee GL, AP, AR, tax filings, bank reconciliations, and year-end close, coordinating with auditors and banks to ensure accurate financials.

Qualifications

• Must-have: Accounting fundamentals
• Must-have: Bookkeeping
• Must-have: GST compliance

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, sales, purchase, receipts, payments, and expense booking.
• Maintain General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
• Manage GST compliance including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC reconciliation and GST returns.
• Handle TDS calculations, deductions, payments, quarterly returns and reconciliation.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and reconcile vendor and customer accounts.
• Assist in income tax calculations, ITR preparation, and other statutory compliance.
• Prepare Trial Balance, P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual account closing activities.
• Handle payroll accounting including salary entries, PF, ESIC and Professional Tax.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and ensure compliance with Indian regulations.
• Prepare MIS reports, expense summaries and other financial reports

Skills

Accounting Fundamentals

Bookkeeping

GST Compliance

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Finance and Accounting

Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time

₹4,00,000 - ₹6,00,000 a year

About the role

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, sales, purchase, receipts, payments, and expense booking.


• Maintain accurate General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable records.


• Manage GST compliance, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC reconciliation, and GST returns.


• Handle TDS calculations, deductions, payments, quarterly returns, and reconciliation.


• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and reconcile vendor and customer accounts.


• Assist in income tax calculations, ITR preparation, and other statutory compliance.


• Prepare Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, and Balance Sheet.


• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account closing activities.


• Handle payroll accounting, including salary entries, PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax.


• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks, vendors, and other stakeholders.


• Maintain proper accounting documentation and ensure compliance with applicable Indian accounting and taxation regulations.


• Prepare MIS reports, expense summaries, and other financial reports as required.

Must-have skills

Accounting Fundamentals, Bookkeeping, GST Compliance

Good-to-have skills

Accounting