General Accountant

Location: Patna, Bihar (On-site)

Industry: IT Products & Services (Government Contracting)

Reports to: Finance Manager / Director

The General Accountant is a critical role responsible for maintaining the financial health and regulatory integrity of the company. You will manage end-to-end accounting functions, from daily bookkeeping in BUSY to high-level financial reporting and statutory compliance. This position requires a professional capable of handling the complexities of government project invoicing, regional tax laws, and rigorous audit standards.

• Software Ecosystem: Take full ownership of the BUSY Accounting Software environment, including cost center setup, inventory categorization, and data security/backups.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closings; ensure all ledgers are "audit-ready" at all times.
• Cash Flow Optimization: Monitor daily liquidity and coordinate with procurement to schedule vendor payments while maintaining optimal working capital.

• GST Framework: Manage GST R1, 3B, and 9C filings; perform ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B) to ensure zero tax leakage.
• Direct Tax: Calculate and deposit TDS; prepare and file quarterly returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q) via TRACES.
• Labor Laws: Execute monthly ESI and PF electronic challan-cum-returns (ECR) and ensure Bihar Professional Tax (PT) compliance.

• Project-Based Invoicing: Generate milestone invoices for government contracts (EC Railways, Income Tax Dept), ensuring all Annexures meet specific departmental standards.
• Logistics & Trading: Issue E-way bills for hardware trading and manage documentation for Sales/Purchase returns (Debit/Credit Notes).
• Bank Liaison: Handle correspondence for Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG) for tenders, and OD/CC account maintenance.

• Debtor Management: Maintain a "Zero-Error" aging report and conduct diligent follow-ups to ensure timely recovery of outstanding dues.
• Audit Facilitation: Prepare detailed schedules for Fixed Assets, Depreciation, and Contingent Liabilities for Statutory and Tax Audits.

• Degree: Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Finance.
• Academic Standing: Minimum 60% aggregate in core subjects (Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation).

• Post-Graduation: Masters in Commerce (M.Com) or MBA in Finance is highly desirable.
• Professional Certification: Semi-qualified CA (Inter) or ICWA (Inter) candidates are preferred due to the complexity of government audits.
• Diploma: Government-recognized Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting.

• BUSY Accounting: Expert-level inventory management and finalization of accounts.
• MS Office: * Excel: Advanced proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, Budgetary Analysis).
• Word: Professional drafting for formal correspondence with banks and government bodies.
• Portals: Hands-on experience with GSTN, ESI/PF, and TRACES.

• Statutory Knowledge: Deep understanding of CGST, SGST, IGST, and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).
• Banking Operations: Proficient in NEFT/RTGS/IMPS batches and processing Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) for tenders.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to spot discrepancies in high-volume data and interpret budget variances.
• Liaison Skills: Confidence to represent the company at banks or tax offices; firm yet polite negotiation for payment recovery.
• Organizational Discipline: Absolute confidentiality regarding payroll and contract pricing; strict adherence to statutory deadlines (e.g., GST filing by the 20th).

• Driving Proficiency: Must possess a valid Permanent Driving License (2-wheeler minimum) for local coordination in Patna.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Hindi (verbal) and professional proficiency in English (written/formal).