Job Title: Accountant Institution: Sri Medha Commerce Junior College Reporting To: Principal / Accounts Manager/ Management Job Objective : To manage the day-to-day financial operations of the junior college, including fee collections, staff payroll, accounting records, and compliance with financial regulations. Key Responsibilities 1. Student Fee Management Maintain student fee records (admission, tuition, hostel, transport, etc.). Collect and issue receipts for all payments. Reconcile fee collections with bank deposits daily. Track due fees and coordinate with admin team for follow-up 2 . Accounting & Bookkeeping Record all financial transactions using accounting software/manual registers. Maintain cash book, day book, general ledger, and journal entries. Ensure timely data entry of expenses, payments, and receipts. 3. Staff Payroll & Attendance Process monthly salaries, including deductions (PF, ESI, TDS). Maintain attendance and leave records of staff for salary preparation. Issue payslips and manage salary disbursement. 4. Budgeting & Expense Monitoring Assist in preparing the college’s annual budget. Monitor departmental expenditures and report variances. Maintain vouchers, bills, and supporting documents for all transactions. 5. Bank & Petty Cash Management Handle all bank transactions and maintain updated bank records. Reconcile bank statements with cash books. Manage petty cash and maintain proper records and vouchers. 6. Statutory Compliance Ensure timely filing of TDS, GST (if applicable), and other statutory dues. Maintain compliance with audit requirements. Assist in internal and external audits with necessary documentation. 7. Procurement & Vendor Payments Verify bills and process payments to vendors and service providers. Maintain purchase registers and inventory-related records (if applicable). Keep record of college assets and their movement. Skills & Qualifications B.Com / M.Com or equivalent qualification. Proficiency in Tally or any accounting software. Knowledge of basic tax and compliance regulations. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.