Senior Accounts Executive

Location
Chennai
Workplace
On-site

About this role



Role

Senior Accounts Executive

Experience

5 to 8 years

Compensation

As Per Market Standards

Job Location

Chennai


Job Description:

We are hiring a skilled Senior Accounts Executive to manage daily accounting functions, ensure statutory compliance, and handle customer accounts effectively. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Advanced Excel, possess a strong understanding of Indian taxation and accounting laws, and have excellent communication skills for client interaction. Candidates with CA Articleship (3 years) is an added advantage.


Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts using Tally Prime /Zoho Books/ Saral TDS

  • Record journal entries, perform ledger scrutiny, and reconcile bank accounts.

  • Generate monthly and quarterly MIS reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

Customer Account Management

  • Maintain customer ledger and ensure timely reconciliation of customer accounts.

  • Raise and follow up on sales invoices, credit/debit notes, and resolve discrepancies.

  • Track receivables, prepare aging reports, and follow up for timely collections.

  • Coordinate with the sales and operations team to resolve billing or payment issues.

  • Handle client escalations related to invoicing, payment terms, and account statements professionally.

GST Compliance

  • File GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual GST returns within statutory timelines.

  • Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register and address mismatches.

  • Ensure correct GST treatment in customer invoices (B2B/B2C, inter/intra-state, reverse charge, etc.).

TDS and Income Tax

  • Calculate, deduct, deposit, and file TDS returns (24Q/26Q) on time.

  • Generate Form 16/16A and handle vendor/customer queries related to TDS.

Statutory & Audit Support

  • Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.

  • Prepare audit schedules, coordinate with auditors, and support timely audit closure.

  • Ensure compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and Income Tax Act.

Vendor Management

  • Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with purchase orders and tax laws.

  • Maintain accounts payable schedules and process timely payments.

Payroll Accounting

  • Coordinate with HR for payroll processing and accounting.

  • Ensure timely payments and filings of PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory dues.

Banking

  • Potential Enough to Deal with all the payments and the bankers.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong command over IncomeTax, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and general accounting principles.

  • Experience with accounting software (Tally Prime, Zoho Books, Saral TDS).

  • Advanced Excel skills – MIS Reporting, Financial Dashboards, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, etc.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and internal coordination.

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Education:

  • Preferred: MBA / M.Com / CA Inter

  • Added Advantage: 3 Years of CA Articleship/Internship



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