1.Role Overview
An Accountant in an eCommerce company is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with taxation laws including GST and TDS. The role involves handling GST returns such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, reconciling marketplace data from platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, tracking TCS credits, and verifying input tax credit. The accountant also performs bank and payment gateway reconciliations, monitors expenses, supports audits, and generates MIS reports to help management make informed financial decisions.
2.Key Responsibilities
- Maintain books of accounts (journal entries, ledgers, trial balance)
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Handle accounts payable & receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Manage invoicing and billing
- Ensure statutory compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax)
- Assist in audits (internal & external)
- Monitor expenses and cost control
- Prepare MIS reports for management
- Input Tax Credit (ITC)
- Ensure proper ITC claims on:
- Purchases
- Expenses (eligible ones)
- Match invoices with supplier filings
- E-Invoicing & E-Way Bills
- Generate e-invoices (if turnover exceeds threshold)
- Generate e-way bills for goods movement
- TCS (Tax Collected at Source)
- eCommerce operators collect TCS (1%) on behalf of sellers
- Accountant must:
- Reconcile TCS with books
- Claim TCS credit in GST returns
3. Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP / Ind AS basics)
- Proficiency in tools like Tally, Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of taxation (GST, TDS)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
