Junior Accountant

Job Description for Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Department: Accounts & Finance Reporting To: Accounts Manager & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Nashik Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting entries, staff attendance and leave records, basic Pagar Book calculations, physical document management, and cash and banking activities. The role requires accurate maintenance of financial records, timely completion of assigned accounting tasks, and coordination with the Accounts Manager, site staff, CA, clients, and other relevant parties.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Pagar Book & Staff Records

Update daily staff punch-in records on Microsoft Teams and call employees who have not punched in.

Check and update staff working hours on a daily basis.

Take full responsibility for maintaining physical and digital staff leave records.

Perform basic calculations of staff working hours and kilometres travelled by outdoor staff.

2. Accounting & Tally Entries

Enter all accounting transactions in Tally, including purchase bills, sales bills, and other financial entries.

Perform daily bank reconciliation and maintain Directors individual accounts.

Ensure accurate and timely entry of all accounting data and supporting documents.

3. Physical Documents & Vouchers

Maintain all physical documents and files related to the Accounts Department.

Collect, check, and maintain physical challans received from site staff for accounting purposes.

Prepare all types of physical accounting vouchers as required by the CA.

Handle the physical transfer of documents to and from the CA, clients, and other relevant parties, ensuring timely delivery and acknowledgement wherever required.

4. Physical Banking & Cash Management

Handle physical banking activities, including cash deposits, withdrawals, required documentation, and compliance.

Collect cash from clients and maintain accurate collection records.

Distribute cash to site staff after obtaining the required approval and prepare the necessary cash vouchers.

5. Other Responsibilities

Assist the Accounts Manager in day-to-day accounting and administrative activities.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Accounts Manager from time to time.

Required Qualifications & Skills

B. Com or equivalent qualification in Accounting/Finance.

Preferred experience: 3 to 5 years

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and Tally.

Working knowledge of MS Excel and Microsoft Teams.

Accuracy in data entry, calculations, and record maintenance.

Good organisational and coordination skills.

Honesty, confidentiality, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

Gender: Male, Age: 25-30

Joining: Immediate to Max 15 days

Salary

20,000 /- to 25,000/-

Key Accountability

Ensure accurate and timely accounting entries, proper maintenance of staff and financial records, and systematic handling of physical documents, banking, and cash transactions under the supervision of the Accounts Manager.