Account Clerk

Job Summary

Account Clerk

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Record and process daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial recordsboth physical and digitalfor audit and compliance purposes.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements with the general ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, trial balances, and management reports.
• Support payroll processing by verifying employee timesheets and related information.

Accounts Receivable

• Create and send client invoices accurately and on schedule through electronic payment systems.
• Record and track all incoming payments and prepare aging reports.
• Download revenue reports from third-party platforms and ensure accurate posting.
• Communicate with customers regarding payment issues and billing discrepancies.

Accounts Payable

• Enter vendor invoices, process payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Review and reconcile monthly AP ledgers and prepare aging reports.
• Process and reconcile credit card expense transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end 1099 vendor reports.

Compliance and Reporting

• Compile data for statutory filings such as GST, TDS, and other returns (where applicable).
• Assist in internal audits by preparing required schedules and documentation.
• Support the preparation of comparative financial analyses, reconciliations (cash, investments, accruals, fixed assets, etc.), and monthly reporting packages.

Administrative and Support Duties

• Perform general administrative duties within the accounting department, such as filing, scanning, and organizing records.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-resolution support to clients or internal teams.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity of all financial information.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or clerical finance roles preferred.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as

  Sage, QuickBooks Online.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong knowledge of

  MS Excel

  and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, GST/TDS returns, and financial reconciliation.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting technologies and tools.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Customer-service oriented with a professional, proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Position Details

• Job Type:

  Part-Time/ grow to fulltime as required

• Experience:

  2–4 years preferred

• Location:

  Bangalore

• Reports To:

  Accountant / Finance Manager