Accountant

Position: Accounts & Taxation Executive

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Industry: Cement, Iron/Steel & Building Materials

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a responsible and experienced Accounts & Taxation Executive to independently manage day-to-day accounting, GST, taxation, receivables/payables, banking, and financial documentation for our cement, iron/steel, and building materials business.

The candidate should have good practical knowledge of GST, TDS, invoicing, purchase/sales accounting, e-way bills, reconciliation, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

* Maintain day-to-day accounting records and ledgers.

* Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.

* Prepare and verify sales and purchase invoices.

* Maintain party-wise outstanding and payment records.

* Regularly reconcile customer and supplier accounts.

* Handle credit/debit notes and other accounting adjustments.

* Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.

2. GST & Taxation

* Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable GST returns.

* Reconcile purchase invoices with GSTR-2B.

* Verify GST input credit and identify discrepancies.

* Prepare and manage e-way bills and GST-related documentation.

* Handle TDS calculations, deductions, payments, and returns.

* Assist in income-tax related compliance and documentation.

* Coordinate with CA/tax consultants for audits, assessments, and statutory requirements.

3. Receivables & Payables

* Maintain party-wise outstanding reports.

* Track payment due dates and follow up internally for collection.

* Prepare ageing reports for receivables and payables.

* Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.

* Record and reconcile customer/supplier payments.

4. Banking & Reconciliation

* Maintain bank books and perform regular bank reconciliation.

* Handle cheque deposits, cheque returns/bounces, and payment entries.

* Coordinate with the bank for routine accounting-related matters.

* Verify bank statements and identify unmatched transactions.

5. Business-Specific Responsibilities

* Maintain accounting for cement, iron/steel and building material sales and purchases.

* Verify quantities, rates, GST, freight, discounts, and other invoice components.

* Reconcile invoices with delivery documents where required.

* Maintain records of transport/freight charges and related expenses.

* Coordinate with sales, purchase, logistics, and management teams for accounting requirements.

Software Skills

Candidate should preferably have practical knowledge of:

* Tally Prime / Tally ERP

* MS Excel

* GST Portal

* E-way Bill Portal

* Income Tax / TDS-related portals

Desired Skills

* Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

* Practical understanding of GST and taxation.

* Good Excel and data-management skills.

* Strong reconciliation and analytical ability.

* Attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to independently manage accounting activities.

* Good communication and coordination skills.

* Ability to meet statutory deadlines.

Qualification

B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / equivalent qualification preferred.

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting and taxation.

Experience in cement, steel, building materials, construction materials, trading, distribution, or dealership businesses will be an added advantage.

Salary

₹20,000–₹35,000 per month, depending on experience, knowledge, and overall suitability.

Reporting

The candidate will report directly to the Proprietor/Management.

Key Performance Expectations

* Accurate and timely accounting.

* Zero/minimal GST and taxation errors.

* Timely reconciliation of customer, supplier, and bank accounts.

* Up-to-date receivable/payable records.

* Timely statutory compliance.

* Proper maintenance of financial documentation.