Junior Accountant 2+ years

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Jr Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration.

The Jr Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial analyses for the Director and other key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal records. The Jr Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets.

The Jr Accountant also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.
• Assisting the Director and budget managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organisational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Communicating regularly with the CEO, Auditor & Financial Controller.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilise financial and accounting software.
• Managing select administration activities, such as state unemployment and income tax registrations.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person