Accountant (Construction)

We are looking for an experienced Accountant with a proven track record of at least 3 years in a construction or infrastructure company. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring and controlling site-level expenses, carrying out regular reconciliations, and coordinating with clients regarding invoices, bill submissions, and payment releases.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of project/site accounting, contractor/vendor payments, expense monitoring, billing, reconciliation, and government client payment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting records and financial documentation for construction projects.
• Monitor and verify site expenses, including material purchases, labour payments, transportation, petty cash, and other project-related expenditures.
• Ensure that all site expenses are properly supported by bills, vouchers, approvals, and necessary documentation.
• Maintain proper control over site cash and expenses and identify any discrepancies or unnecessary expenditures.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of cash, bank transactions, expenses, advances, and project accounts.
• Reconcile site expenses with the accounts maintained at the head office and report discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain records of vendor bills, purchase bills, expenses, advances, and outstanding payments.
• Prepare and maintain project-wise and site-wise financial statements and expense reports.
• Coordinate with the project/site team to ensure timely submission of bills, vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Prepare, verify, and submit invoices and running bills (RA Bills) to clients as required.
• Maintain proper records of bills submitted, bills under process, deductions, approved amounts, and outstanding receivables.
• Regularly follow up with government clients/departments regarding bill processing and payment release.
• Coordinate with concerned client officials/accounts departments for invoice status, payment approvals, deductions, and pending documentation.
• Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments and receivables.
• Maintain an updated Bill & Payment Tracking Sheet and provide regular status reports to management.
• Assist management in monitoring project-wise profitability, expenditure, receivables, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, site engineers, project managers, and the management team regarding financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, taxation, and company procedures.
• Support the management during audits and provide required financial records and supporting documents.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance (B.Com preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as an Accountant, preferably in a construction, civil, infrastructure, or project-based company.
• Strong knowledge of site accounting and expense monitoring.
• Experience in daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation.
• Practical experience in billing, invoicing, RA Bills, receivables, and payment follow-ups.
• Experience dealing with government clients/departments will be highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally/ERP.
• Strong ability to maintain financial records and supporting documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to independently track pending bills and ensure timely payment follow-up.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person