Jr. Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant
Experience: 1–3 years
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Finance & Accounts
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: [Location]

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant with 1–3 years of experience to support day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities in a manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end closing and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting records and bookkeeping entries.
• Record purchase, sales, receipt, payment, journal, and expense transactions.
• Prepare and maintain invoices, vouchers, debit/credit notes, and supporting documents.
• Perform bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Verify accounting entries and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain records related to inventory, purchases, and other manufacturing-related transactions.
• Assist in tracking outstanding receivables and payables.
• Support the Finance Manager/Senior Accountant during audits and statutory compliance activities.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting documents.
• Identify discrepancies in accounts and coordinate with relevant departments for resolution.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Good knowledge of ledgers, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with internal teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with manufacturing accounting processes.
• Familiarity with inventory and purchase accounting.
• Exposure to GST, TDS, and other statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
• Timely completion of reconciliations.
• Proper maintenance of financial records and supporting documents.
• Timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Support for accurate and timely month-end closing.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person