Accounts Executive

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Accounts Payable Executive
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Chennai
Experience: 13 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Executive to manage the company's vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and related accounting activities. The candidate should have good knowledge of accounts payable processes and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices and ensure accurate accounting entries.
• Check invoices against POs, GRNs, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor bills and payment transactions.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare vendor payment schedules and coordinate for timely payments.
• Handle TDS, GST, and other applicable statutory deductions related to vendor payments.
• Ensure proper invoice approval and documentation before processing payments.
• Monitor outstanding payables and follow up on pending invoices.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice and payment-related queries.
• Identify duplicate invoices, incorrect billing, and other discrepancies.
• Prepare regular AP reports and MIS for management.
• Support the Finance team in other accounting activities as required.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
• Basic understanding of GST and TDS
• Knowledge of vendor reconciliation
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Tally, Oracle, Zoho, etc.
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and coordination skills