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Accountant – Jalan Enterprises
Company: Jalan Enterprises
Location: Patna, Bihar
Industry: Electrical Wholesale & Retail
Department: Accounts & Finance
Position: Accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
About the Company
Jalan Enterprises is an established electrical wholesale and retail business in Patna, dealing in a wide range of electrical products including switches, switchgear, wires, cables, lighting, fans, home automation products and other electrical accessories.
We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, billing, GST compliance, receivables/payables and financial records of the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Accounting
* Maintain day-to-day accounting entries accurately.
* Record sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries.
* Maintain cash and bank books and perform regular bank reconciliation.
* Maintain proper ledgers for customers, suppliers and other parties.
* Ensure all transactions are supported by proper documentation.
2. Sales & Billing
* Prepare and verify retail and wholesale invoices.
* Ensure correct GST rates, HSN codes, discounts and customer details on invoices.
* Monitor credit sales and outstanding customer balances.
* Coordinate with the sales team for billing and payment collection.
3. Purchase & Supplier Accounting
* Record purchase invoices and verify them against purchase orders/Goods Received Notes where applicable.
* Maintain supplier ledgers and payment schedules.
* Reconcile supplier statements and identify discrepancies.
* Track pending bills and due payments.
4. GST & Taxation
* Maintain accurate GST-related records.
* Coordinate for timely GST return filing and reconciliation.
* Verify purchase ITC and identify mismatches.
* Maintain records required for GST, TDS and other statutory compliance.
* Coordinate with the company’s CA/tax consultant for statutory filings and assessments.
5. Receivables & Payables
* Prepare weekly outstanding reports.
* Track overdue customer payments and credit limits.
* Provide management with ageing reports.
* Prepare supplier payment schedules based on due dates and cash-flow requirements.
* Highlight unusual or delayed balances to management.
6. Inventory & Stock Accounting
* Coordinate with the store/warehouse team regarding stock records.
* Reconcile physical stock with accounting/software records.
* Monitor stock adjustments, shortages, damaged goods and returns.
* Ensure proper accounting of purchase returns and sales returns.
* Assist management in identifying stock discrepancies.
7. MIS & Management Reporting
Prepare regular reports including:
* Daily sales report
* Collection report
* Customer outstanding/ageing report
* Supplier outstanding report
* Purchase report
* Expense report
* Cash & bank position
* GST/input tax credit summary
* Monthly Profit & Loss and other management reports
Software Skills
The candidate should preferably have practical knowledge of:
* Tally Prime
* MS Excel / Google Sheets
* GST portals
* Basic accounting and inventory software
* Email and other office applications
Excel skills such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF/SUMIFS and basic reporting will be an advantage.
Candidate Profile
* B.Com/M.Com or equivalent qualification preferred.
* 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in wholesale, retail, trading or electrical businesses.
* Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
* Good understanding of GST and invoicing.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good numerical and analytical skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
* Should be disciplined, organized and comfortable working with high transaction volumes.
* Ability to coordinate effectively with sales, purchase, stores and management teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Accountant will be evaluated on:
* Accuracy of accounting entries
* Timely billing and accounting
* Bank and ledger reconciliation
* GST/Tax compliance support
* Accuracy of receivable and payable reports
* Reduction in outstanding/mismatched entries
* Timely submission of MIS reports
* Stock and accounting reconciliation
* Proper documentation and audit readiness
Working Relationship
Reports To: Management / Finance Head
Coordinates With: Sales Team, Purchase Team, Store/Warehouse, Suppliers, Customers, CA & Tax Consultants
What We Expect
We are looking for someone who doesn’t merely enter data, but understands the financial position of the business and proactively highlights:
* Where money is stuck
* Which customers are overdue
* Which suppliers need payment
* Any unusual expenses
* GST/ITC discrepancies
* Stock/accounting mismatches
* Cash-flow concerns
* Accounting errors or potential financial risks
Salary: upto 40000 per month, depending on experience and capability.
To Apply: Candidates may submit their CV/resume to the management of Jalan Enterprises, Patna.
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