Accountant – Core Accounting (Logistics)

Job Title: Accountant – Core Accounting (Logistics)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Department: Finance & Accounts

Role Summary:

This role manages day-to-day core accounting tasks within a logistics environment, emphasizing accurate books of accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Taxation and statutory compliance are handled by a separate team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Accounting & General Ledger:

• Record daily financial transactions related to freight, warehousing, and transportation.
• Post journal entries and maintain sub-ledgers for customers, vendors, and operational expenses.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities with accurate schedules and accruals.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments for transporters, warehouse operators, and service providers.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, track collections, and maintain ageing reports.
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

• Perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations and ensure all variances are investigated and cleared.
• Reconcile inter-company and suspense accounts as required.

• Cost & Operational Accounting:

• Capture and allocate costs to jobs, routes, or customers for accurate cost-of-service analysis.
• Assist in preparing periodic cost, margin, and profitability reports.

• Reporting & MIS:

• Generate routine financial and operational MIS reports for management review.
• Provide input for budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis as needed.

• Process & System Support:

• Work with ERP systems to maintain integrity of accounting data.
• Suggest improvements to streamline accounting workflows and controls.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• B.Com graduate with 2–4 years of accounting experience, or
• CA fresher with internship experience in accounting/finance.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of core accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally/SAP/Oracle or similar) and MS Excel.

Soft Skills:

• Detail-oriented, strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving logistics environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timeliness and accuracy of daily postings and reconciliations.
• Up-to-date and error-free vendor/customer ledgers.
• Accurate and timely MIS and month-end closing.
• Minimal unresolved reconciliation items.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹38,000.00 - ₹52,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person