Trainee Accountant

Position Title: Trainee – Accounts

Department: Finance & Accounts

Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics

Location: Head Office, Vile Parle

Reports To: Accounts Executive / Accounts Manager

Job Summary

The Trainee – Accounts will support the accounts team in daily financial and billing activities related to freight forwarding operations. The role includes handling documentation, data entry, invoice preparation, vendor coordination, and learning accounting processes specific to the logistics domain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Billing & Invoicing

· Assist in preparing customer invoices for freight, transportation, and CHA services.

· Verify supporting documents such as BL, AWB, delivery orders, debit/credit notes.

· Coordinate with operations team for billing inputs and job closure.

2. Accounts Receivable

· Follow up on outstanding payments with customers (under supervision).

· Update receipts in the accounting system.

· Maintain customer outstanding report.

3. Accounts Payable

· Assist in processing vendor bills (transporters, customs brokers, warehousing).

· Match vendor invoices with job files and rate approvals.

· Track pending payments and maintain vendor ledger.

4. Job Costing & MIS

· Support in job costing and profitability analysis.

· Update daily MIS, reports, and job status sheets.

5. Documentation & Data Entry

· Maintain accounting records, vouchers, and supporting documents.

· Update entries in accounting software (Logisys).

6. Compliance & Coordination

· Assist in GST input/output reconciliation.

· Coordinate with operations, sales, and finance teams for accuracy of job closures.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person