Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant (Support to Senior Accountant)

Key Responsibilities:

Assist Senior Accountant with day-to-day financial operations and month-end close activities. Manage billing and invoicing processes: Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and timely. Verify supporting documents (purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes) for each invoice. Reconcile billed amounts with sales orders and revenue records. Monitor accounts receivable: Track outstanding invoices and follow up with customers on overdue payments. Prepare and send reminder notices and escalate delinquent accounts as needed. Assist with cash application and posting of payments to the ledger. Vendor payments and supplier management: Verify and process invoices from vendors for accuracy and compliance. Prepare and schedule payments. Maintain vendor master data and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies. Check processing and reconciliation: Prepare, print, and issue checks; ensure proper authorization and documentation. Reconcile cleared checks with bank statements and accounting records. General accounting duties: Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system. Assist with bank reconciliations, expense coding, and journal entries. Support audit preparation by providing required financial documentation. Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks as directed. Compliance and controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information. Administrative tasks: Respond to vendor and customer inquiries promptly. Produce periodic reports on A/R, A/P, cash position, and aging analysis as requested. Support process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in accounting support roles, preferably with exposure to billing, invoicing, and vendor payments. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS as applicable) and financial statement interpretation. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Tally, or ERP systems) and MS Excel (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, etc.). Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Leave encashment Provident Fund
Work Location: In person