Accountant

Job Description – Accountant

Company: Shivam Traders
Industry: Wholesale Trading – Toys & Related Products
Established: 2019
Job Location: Nagalkeni, Chromepet, Chennai
Position: Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial records, GST-related activities, billing, and accounts reconciliation. The candidate should have experience in wholesale trading or distribution businesses and be capable of independently handling routine accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain daily accounting entries and financial transactions.
• Handle purchase bills, sales invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.
• Perform bank reconciliation and ledger reconciliation.
• Monitor daily cash transactions and maintain petty cash records.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.

2. GST & Taxation

• Handle GST billing and invoice preparation.
• Assist in GST returns (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B) and related documentation.
• Verify purchase and sales invoices for GST accuracy.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Maintain records for GST input tax credit reconciliation.

3. Inventory & Stock Accounting

• Maintain stock and inventory records for toys and related products.
• Monitor purchase, sales, stock movement, and closing stock.
• Coordinate with the warehouse and sales team for stock reconciliation.
• Identify stock discrepancies and report them to management.

4. Financial Management

• Prepare outstanding payment and collection reports.
• Follow up on customer payments and vendor dues.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Assist in monthly closing and financial statement preparation.
• Track business expenses and maintain supporting documents.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience in Tally Prime / Tally ERP.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, and basic taxation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock accounting.
• Good numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and meet deadlines.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Com / M.Com / BBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in wholesale, trading, distribution, or retail businesses will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate

• Honest, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Able to independently manage day-to-day accounting activities.
• Good coordination and follow-up skills.
• Experience handling high-volume purchase and sales transactions will be an added advantage.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Experience:

• 1year: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person