Accountant

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in accounting, taxation, and GST filing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Head / Business Owner

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, GST returns, taxation, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate and timely GST filings, and support the organization’s financial compliance requirements. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are core GST filings, with GSTR-3B used to declare and discharge GST liabilities for the relevant tax period.

Job PurposeTo maintain accurate books of accounts, ensure timely GST and tax compliance, reconcile financial records, and provide reliable financial and tax-related support to management. The role requires strong knowledge of GST, TDS, invoicing, reconciliations, and accounting software such as Tally or Zoho Books.

• Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & BookkeepingMaintain daily accounting entries, ledgers, cash/bank books, journals, and vouchers accurately.
• Prepare and maintain sales, purchase, expense, debtor, and creditor records.
• Perform bank reconciliation, ledger reconciliation, and vendor/customer account reconciliation.
• Verify invoices, bills, receipts, and payment vouchers before recording and processing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit-ready records for all financial transactions.
• Support internal audits, statutory audits, and year-end closing activities.
• GST Compliance & FilingPrepare and file GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual GST returns as applicable.
• Calculate GST liability accurately on sales, purchases, and services.
• Verify GST invoices and ensure correct HSN/SAC codes, GST rates, and tax classification.linkedin
• Reconcile purchase records with GSTR-2B and verify eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC).
• Follow up with vendors for missing invoices, incorrect GST details, and ITC mismatches.linkedin
• Ensure timely payment of GST liability and maintain GST challans and payment records.
• Handle GST notices, portal queries, reconciliations, and documentation support.
• Stay updated with changes in GST rules, return formats, due dates, and compliance requirements.
• Taxation & Statutory ComplianceCompute and deduct TDS as per applicable sections and ensure timely deposit of TDS.
• Prepare and file TDS returns, including applicable quarterly returns such as 24Q and 26Q.
• Issue TDS certificates, including Form 16/16A where applicable.
• Assist in income-tax-related computations, advance tax calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements and maintain compliance calendars.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and government departments when required.
• Accounts Payable & ReceivableProcess vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and payment requests after proper verification.
• Prepare payment schedules and coordinate timely vendor payments.
• Track customer receivables, send payment reminders, and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain ageing reports for receivables and payables.
• Support invoicing, credit notes, debit notes, and customer billing processes.
• Reporting & MISPrepare MIS reports related to sales, purchases, expenses, cash flow, receivables, and payables.
• Highlight tax liabilities, compliance deadlines, and financial discrepancies to management.
• Maintain accurate records for GST, TDS, and other statutory filings.
• Assist management with budgeting, cost tracking, and financial analysis as required.
• Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, GST filing, and taxation.
• Practical experience in preparing and filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
• Strong knowledge of GST concepts, ITC, invoices, HSN/SAC codes, and GST portal operations.
• Knowledge of TDS provisions, TDS return filing, and Form 26AS reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime, Zoho Books, Excel, and GST portal filing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation reports.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline management.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with vendors, banks, auditors, and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.