Senior Accountant

merito; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

merito in Pune is seeking an Accounts Manager to lead AR, invoicing, collections, and month-end close within the Finance & Accounting team.

You will own end-to-end AR, ensure GST compliance, coordinate with sales and operations, and drive accurate MIS reporting. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like Tally, SAP, NetSuite or Zoho is essential. UG graduates are welcome with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• End-to-end AR processes and billing experience.
• GST and TDS compliance knowledge.
• Experience with MIS reporting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally/SAP/NetSuite/Zoho).
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts receivable processes including billing, collections, and settlement accounting.
• Raise accurate invoices and ensure timely issue of invoices with supporting docs; ensure GST compliance.
• Coordinate with sales, marketplace, operations, and customer support to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and prepare AR schedules and reconciliations.
• Assist in statutory, internal, and audit documentation and ensure adherence to controls.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Revenue accounting

GST

TDS

MS Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

UG: Any Graduate

Tools

Tally

SAP

NetSuite

Zoho

Job description

Role: Accounts Manager

Industry Type: FMCG

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Accounting & Taxation

Education

UG: Any Graduate

1.Accounts Receivable Management

Own end-to-end accounts receivable processes including billing, collections, and settlement accounting

Maintain accurate customer ledgers and ensure timely posting of incoming payments

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly AR reconciliations

Track and resolve short payments, deductions, credit notes, debit notes, returns, chargebacks, and TDS

Prepare AR aging reports and drive timely closure of overdue balances

Monitor and reduce DSO to improve overall cash flow

2.Invoicing & Billing

Raise accurate invoices as per agreed commercial terms and contracts

Ensure timely issuance of invoices along with required supporting documentation

Validate billing data and ensure compliance with GST and statutory regulations

Handle invoice corrections, re-issuance, and amendments when required

3.Collections & Cross-Functional Coordination

Follow up with customers for timely collections through structured communication

Coordinate with sales, marketplace, operations, and customer support teams to resolve billing and

payment issues

Escalate critical overdue cases and assist in resolution

4.Month-End Closing & Reporting

Support month-end closing activities related to receivables and revenue

Prepare AR schedules, customer confirmations, and reconciliations

Assist in preparation of MIS reports related to billing, collections, and receivables

5.Audit & Compliance

Support statutory, internal, and audit requirements by providing necessary documentation

Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and revenue accounting

Good knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance

Experience working with ERP systems (Tally, SAP, NetSuite, Zoho, etc.)

Strong proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas)

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

Excellent follow-up and stakeholder management abilities

High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines