Account Executive

Role: Accounts Executive

Experience: 2 to 5 years

Compensation: As Per Market Standards

Job Location: Chennai

Notice Period: Immediately Available

Job Description:

We are hiring a skilled Senior Accounts Executive to manage daily accounting functions, ensure statutory compliance, and handle customer accounts effectively. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Advanced Excel, possess a strong understanding of Indian taxation and accounting laws, and have excellent communication skills for client interaction. Candidates with CA Articleship (3 years) is an added advantage.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts using Tally Prime /Zoho Books/ Saral TDS
• Record journal entries, perform ledger scrutiny, and reconcile bank accounts.
• Generate monthly and quarterly MIS reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

Customer Account Management

• Maintain customer ledger and ensure timely reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Raise and follow up on sales invoices, credit/debit notes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track receivables, prepare aging reports, and follow up for timely collections.
• Coordinate with the sales and operations team to resolve billing or payment issues.
• Handle client escalations related to invoicing, payment terms, and account statements professionally.

GST Compliance

• File GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual GST returns within statutory timelines.
• Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register and address mismatches.
• Ensure correct GST treatment in customer invoices (B2B/B2C, inter/intra-state, reverse charge, etc.).

TDS and Income Tax

• Calculate, deduct, deposit, and file TDS returns (24Q/26Q) on time.
• Generate Form 16/16A and handle vendor/customer queries related to TDS.

Statutory & Audit Support

• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, coordinate with auditors, and support timely audit closure.
• Ensure compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and Income Tax Act.

Vendor Management

• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with purchase orders and tax laws.
• Maintain accounts payable schedules and process timely payments.

Payroll Accounting

• Coordinate with HR for payroll processing and accounting.
• Ensure timely payments and filings of PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory dues.

Banking

• Potential Enough to Deal with all the payments and the bankers.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong command over IncomeTax, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software (Tally Prime, Zoho Books, Saral TDS).
• Advanced Excel skills – MIS Reporting, Financial Dashboards, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and internal coordination.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Education:

• Preferred: MBA / M.Com / CA Inter
• Added Advantage: 3 Years of CA Articleship/Internship