Accountant

Overview

PENNEP is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Contractual Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting and compliance functions. The role requires strong expertise in payroll, statutory filings, taxation, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience with Zoho Books is mandatory, while knowledge of QuickBooks will be a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure PF, ESI, GST, and TDS compliance, including filing and reporting.
• Handle bookkeeping and maintain accurate ledgers of all financial transactions.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, and invoicing.
• Track and reconcile employee reimbursements and company expenses.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, preparation of P&L, and balance sheet.
• Support in tax audits, statutory audits, and compliance reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for cash flow and cost control.
• Coordinate with banks, vendors, and auditors as required.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of accounting experience is required.
• Proven knowledge of payroll, compliance, and taxation.
• Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Zoho Books.
• Preferred: Knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and statutory regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contractual
• Duration: 12 Months (Extend based on performance and requiement)
• Working Days: 5 (Monday to Friday)

About PENNEP

PENNEP works with national and multinational clients and strives to become one of the world's leading professional services companies with a vision to transform clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our leaders have 50 years of combined and unique industry knowledge with a consultative approach that helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

PENNEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide engineering excellence practices training for all our employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Accountant: 1 year (Required)
• Payroll management: 1 year (Required)
• GST: 1 year (Required)
• TDS: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Jalandhar, Punjab (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person