Accountant

Detailed Profile: Part-Time Accountant with Tally Expertise A part-time Accountant with strong Tally proficiency is a vital asset for any small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking for cost-effective, accurate, and compliant financial management. This role combines the flexibility of a part-time schedule with the specific technical know-how to leverage Tally for efficient bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the key responsibilities, essential skills, and qualifications for this role. Key Responsibilities: Leveraging Tally for Daily Operations The primary function of this role is to manage and maintain the company's financial records accurately and timely, almost entirely within the Tally ERP/TallyPrime software environment. 1. Core Bookkeeping and Transaction Management  * Voucher Entry: Daily entry and posting of all accounting vouchers, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journal entries, and contra entries directly into Tally.  * Ledger Maintenance: Creation and accurate maintenance of all Ledgers, Grouping, and Chart of Accounts in Tally.  * Bank and Cash Reconciliation: Timely and meticulous reconciliation of bank statements (BRS) and cash transactions within Tally to ensure all figures match the company's bank and cash books.  * Accounts Payable & Receivable: Monitoring and managing creditor and debtor balances, ensuring timely follow-up for collections and scheduling vendor payments to maintain healthy cash flow. 2. Taxation and Compliance (Crucial Tally Functionality)  * GST Compliance: Proficiently handling Goods and Services Tax (GST) accounting in Tally, including invoicing, filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and reconciling Input Tax Credit (ITC).  * TDS/TCS Management: Calculating, deducting, and accounting for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Collected at Source (TCS) and generating the necessary Tally reports for timely filing.  * Statutory Compliance: Ensuring all accounting practices comply with local financial regulations and standards (e.g., GAAP in some regions). 3. Financial Reporting and Analysis  * Report Generation: Generating essential financial reports from Tally, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet for monthly or quarterly review.  * MIS Reporting: Preparing custom Management Information System (MIS) reports using Tally data and potentially exporting to MS Excel for deeper analysis, providing insights on business performance, expenses, and cash flow.  * Period-End Closure: Assisting with monthly and annual closing procedures, including necessary adjustments and finalization of accounts. Essential Skills and Qualifications A successful part-time accountant is not just a bookkeeper; they are a detail-oriented analyst who is an expert user of their primary tool: Tally. Technical Skills (Tally & Software Proficiency)  * Expert Tally Knowledge: Must have proven, hands-on experience with Tally ERP 9 or TallyPrime, including mastery of inventory management, multi-currency support, and advanced features.  * Tax Modules in Tally: In-depth working knowledge of the GST, TDS, and Payroll modules within Tally.  * MS Excel Proficiency: Ability to export data from Tally to Excel for advanced data manipulation, custom reporting, and analysis (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).  * Accounting Principles: A strong foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the double-entry system is non-negotiable. Soft Skills (Professional Competencies)  * Attention to Detail & Accuracy: The ability to spot discrepancies, ensure every figure is accurate, and maintain meticulous records is paramount to prevent costly errors.  * Time Management & Organization: As a part-time role, the individual must be highly organized and efficient, managing their allotted hours to meet strict financial and statutory deadlines (e.g., month-end closing, tax payment due dates).  * Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: The capacity to analyze financial reports, identify trends or anomalies, and resolve reconciliation issues or ledger errors independently.  * Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain financial data to non-finance management or to coordinate with external auditors/consultants. Why a Part-Time Tally Specialist is the Best Choice Hiring a part-time accountant with specific Tally expertise offers significant advantages:  * Cost Efficiency: You gain high-level accounting skills without the commitment of a full-time salary and benefits, optimizing your administrative budget.  * Specialized Efficiency: A Tally expert works faster and more accurately within the software, quickly setting up systems, customizing reports, and ensuring compliance, all of which saves time and minimizes errors.  * Scalability: The part-time arrangement can easily be scaled up in busy periods (like tax filing or year-end closure) or scaled back during quieter months, providing flexible support exactly when it's needed most.