Accountant

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the financial operations of our educational institution. The ideal candidate should have experience handling fee accounts, staff payroll, statutory compliance, and day-to-day financial activities in a school/college or similar environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Fee & Collection Management

• Handle student fee collection, receipts, and fee reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate fee ledgers and outstanding fee reports.
• Coordinate with parents and the administration department for fee-related queries.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Update daily accounts, ledgers, and financial statements.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and petty cash.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage GST, TDS, and other statutory filings.
• Support internal/external audits and provide all required documentation.
• Ensure proper record-keeping aligned with institutional policies.

Payroll & Vendor Management

• Process staff salaries, attendance-related deductions, and reimbursements.
• Manage payments to vendors and service providers.
• Maintain vendor account reconciliation.

General Administration Support

• Assist in budgeting, expense tracking, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate with the HR and Administrative departments for financial approvals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting (B.Com, M.Com preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in an educational institution.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP/Tally Prime, MS Excel, and accounting software.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and basic compliance.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data.
• Experience in school/college fee management systems (ERP familiarity is a plus).
• Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory deductions (PF/ESI).

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person