Purchase Accountant

Role & responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all purchase transactions and supplier accounts.
• Verify and process vendor invoices with corresponding purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs).
• Ensure timely posting of purchase bills and maintain proper documentation.
• Coordinate with the procurement and stores team for invoice approvals and material receipt confirmations.
• Monitor vendor advances and reconcile vendor statements periodically.
• Handle GST input reconciliation and ensure compliance with applicable taxation norms.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to purchases.
• Track pending purchase orders and follow up with vendors for timely billing and deliveries.
• Maintain an updated vendor database and support vendor registration and verification processes.
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing necessary purchase-related data and documents.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of

  purchase accounting principles

  and

  accounting standards

  .
• Proven experience in

  managing and recording purchase transactions

  accurately and efficiently.
• Skilled in

  verifying vendor invoices/bills

  and ensuring proper documentation.
• Experience in

  reconciling supplier/vendor accounts

  and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Ability to ensure

  accurate and timely accounting of purchases

  in line with company policies.
• Proficiency in

  accounting software and ERP systems

  (e.g., SAP, Tally, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong

  attention to detail

  ,

  numerical accuracy

  , and

  analytical skills

  .
• Good understanding of

  GST, TDS

  , and other relevant statutory compliance related to purchases.
• Excellent

  communication and coordination skills

  for liaising with vendors and internal departments.
• Ability to

  work independently

  and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.