School Accountant-Chennai

2 - 3 years

4 - 5 Lacs

Posted:3 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Role Summary:

skilled and detail-oriented Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain

    financial records

    , including ledgers, vouchers, and journals.
  • Handle

    accounts payable and receivable

    , including timely processing of invoices and receipts.
  • Perform

    bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and cash book maintenance

    .
  • Support

    monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities

    , including preparation of reports.
  • Assist with

    budget preparation and expense monitoring

    .
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits.
  • Manage

    student fee collection records

    and track outstanding payments.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as GST, TDS, and other applicable laws.
  • Maintain and update

    inventory and asset records

    .
  • Generate regular MIS reports for management review.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

  • MBA in Finance

    ,

    M.Com

    , or

    CA pursuing/dropout candidates preferred

    .

Experience:

  • Minimum

    2-4 years of experience

    in accounting roles, preferably in

    schools, educational institutions, or service industries

    .

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

    .
  • Proficiency in

    Tally ERP

    and accounting software.
  • Good understanding of

    GST, TDS, and statutory compliance

    .
  • Advanced skills in

    MS Excel, Word, and financial reporting tools

    .
  • Excellent

    numerical accuracy

    and attention to detail.
  • Strong

    communication and organizational skills

    .
  • Ability to

    manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

    .

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