Junior Accountant - Accounts & Billing

About the Role

We are seeking a responsible Junior Accountant with over three years of accounting experience to manage daily financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and billing. The role involves maintaining comprehensive and accurate financial documentation, processing transactions, preparing invoices, and supporting the finance operations using Tally and the company’s Fugen platform remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily accounting entries such as sales, purchases, receipts, and payments with accurate supporting documentation.
• Manage vendor invoice processing, verify bills, prepare payment schedules, and maintain vendor ledgers.
• Issue customer invoices, monitor payments, prepare ageing reports, and coordinate collections with sales and operations teams.
• Generate accurate sales invoices, handle invoice adjustments, and resolve billing discrepancies collaboratively.
• Maintain accounting transactions in Tally and update records on the Fugen system ensuring data consistency.
• Record and reconcile bank transactions, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolution.
• Prepare regular accounting reports including receivable/payable ageing, outstanding balances, and support month-end/year-end closing.
• Support statutory compliance activities such as GST and TDS filings; assist audits and ensure all invoices include necessary tax details.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient with Tally accounting software.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and billing processes.
• Solid understanding of daily accounting entries and basic GST and TDS principles.
• Competent in MS Excel with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Preferably experienced with ERP/accounting software and business management platforms like Fugen.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliation and statutory compliance is advantageous.

Educational Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include B.Com, M.Com, BBA in Finance, or equivalent commerce-related credentials. Candidates with other applicable accounting qualifications will also be considered.

Candidate Profile

• Strong foundation in practical accounting tasks.
• Capability to independently manage routine accounting workflows.
• Systematic and precise in updating financial records.
• Effective in follow-ups for receivables and payables management.
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity with sensitive financial data.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal coordination and communication.
• Ability to meet strict daily and monthly accounting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy in recording accounting entries.
• Completion of daily accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Timely and precise invoice processing.
• Integrity and accuracy of accounts receivable and payable records.
• Timely bank and account reconciliation.
• Reduction of overdue receivables through diligent follow-up.
• On-time submission of accounting reports.
• Proper maintenance of financial support documents.
• Adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Prompt identification and resolution of discrepancies.

Work Environment and Opportunities

• Engage in a professional and organized workplace supporting growth.
• Experience comprehensive accounting and business operations exposure.
• Gain familiarity with Tally and internal business management systems.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career advancement.
• Broaden knowledge across various business and financial functions.