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Job Title: Accountant / Junior Accountant / Accounts Executive / Senior Accountant Department: Finance & Accounts Reports To: Finance Manager / Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India (This role is primarily office-based at our facility in Nashik.) Job Summary: We are seeking a diligent, detail-oriented, and experienced Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team in Nashik. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing various financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. This role is crucial for financial transparency, statutory adherence, and providing reliable financial data for decision-making. Key Responsibilities: (Please select and tailor the responsibilities based on the experience level and primary focus of the role, e.g., Junior Accountant might focus more on A, B, C; Senior Accountant might cover all sections and include more complex tasks.) A. Bookkeeping & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers (general ledger, subsidiary ledgers), and journals. Record day-to-day financial transactions meticulously, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. Prepare, verify, and process invoices, expense reports, and petty cash transactions. Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, inter-company accounts, and other financial accounts regularly. Ensure all financial data is correctly entered into the accounting software. B. Accounts Payable (AP) Management: Process vendor invoices, ensure proper approvals, and schedule timely payments. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies. Maintain organized records of all vendor transactions. C. Accounts Receivable (AR) Management: Generate and send accurate invoices to customers promptly. Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on collections, and manage customer payment inquiries. Reconcile customer accounts and apply payments correctly. D. Taxation & Compliance: Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and filing of various statutory returns, including: GST (Goods and Services Tax) returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.) TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) returns. Income Tax computations and filings (TDS certificates, Advance Tax). PF (Provident Fund) and ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation) contributions and filings. Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Indian accounting standards (e.g., Ind AS / AS), company policies, and statutory regulations. Stay updated with changes in tax laws and accounting regulations. E. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare periodic financial statements, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, and Balance Sheet. Generate various internal financial reports (e.g., cash flow reports, expense analysis, budget vs. actuals) as required by management. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for audit purposes. (For Senior Accountants): Conduct basic financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and provide insights to support business decision-making. F. Auditing Support: Coordinate and provide necessary financial documentation and information to internal and external auditors during audits. Assist in addressing audit queries and implementing audit recommendations. G. Payroll (if applicable): Assist with end-to-end payroll processing, including calculation of salaries, allowances, deductions, and statutory contributions. Maintain employee payroll records accurately.
