Senior Accountant
Location: Chennai
Experience: 3–5 Years
CTC: ₹6.06 LPA
Notice Period: 0–30 Days
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities and support month-end closing, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting principles, hands-on General Ledger experience, and good proficiency in MS Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain General Ledger (GL) accounting and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Handle month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reviews.
- Perform regular bank, ledger, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
- Support payroll accounting, including payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports.
- Review accounting transactions for accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal processes.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with audit requirements and provide relevant schedules and supporting information.
- Prepare and analyze accounting data using MS Excel.
- Coordinate with internal teams to obtain required financial information and resolve accounting-related queries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in General Ledger accounting and month-end closing.
- Good knowledge of account reconciliations and payroll accounting.
- Experience supporting financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Good proficiency in MS Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet month-end deadlines.
- Candidates should be based in Chennai or be willing to relocate.
- Candidates with a 0–30 day notice period will be preferred.
Key Skills
General Ledger | Month-End Closing | Account Reconciliation | Payroll Accounting | Financial Reporting | MS Excel | Accounting Principles | Journal Entries | Financial Analysis
Ideal Candidate
A candidate with 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, strong GL and month-end closing exposure, excellent reconciliation skills, and familiarity with payroll accounting and financial reporting would be an ideal fit for this position.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Current Salary
- Expected Salary
- How soon can you join?
- Are you based in Chennai?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
