Account Executive

BookLeaf Publishing · India

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accountant who can independently own the day-to-day books of accounts, statutory compliance, and MIS reporting. You will work closely with the founders and be the go-to person for everything related to accounting accuracy, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Books of Accounts

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in Tally (Prime/ERP 9)
• Record day-to-day transactions: sales, purchases, expenses, journal entries, bank entries
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ledger scrutiny
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor reconciliations, and ageing reports
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books

GST & E-Way Billing

• Generate e-way bills and e-invoices for outbound shipments (B2B and bulk orders)
• Prepare and file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B; reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register
• Handle GST input credit reconciliation and follow up with vendors on mismatches

TDS & Direct Tax

• Compute and deduct TDS on salaries, contractor payments, rent, professional fees, etc.
• Timely deposit of TDS and filing of quarterly TDS returns (24Q, 26Q)
• Issue Form 16 / 16A and resolve TRACES defaults/notices
• Coordinate with CA for advance tax, income tax filings, and assessments

Payroll Compliance (EPFO / ESIC)

• Process monthly EPF and ESIC contributions and challans via EPFO/ESIC portals
• Manage UAN generation, KYC updates, employee additions/exits on the portal
• Support payroll processing: salary computations, overtime, F&F settlements
• Ensure compliance with PT (if applicable) and labour-related statutory payments

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports: P&L, cash flow, expense analysis, revenue dashboards
• Track budgets vs. actuals and flag variances to management
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Support founders with ad-hoc financial analysis and data for decision-making

Audit & Coordination

• Coordinate with statutory auditors and CA firm for annual audit and filings
• Maintain proper documentation, vouchers, and audit trails
• Support ROC/MCA compliance documentation as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.Com M.Com / CA Inter (or equivalent) with 3–6 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Strong command of Tally (Prime or ERP 9) — non-negotiable
• Practical experience with e-way bill and e-invoice portals
• Solid working knowledge of GST returns, TDS provisions, and quarterly filings
• Hands-on experience with EPFO and ESIC portals and payroll compliance
• Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MIS formats)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet statutory deadlines independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment

Good to Have

• Experience in e-commerce, publishing, printing, or D2C businesses
• Familiarity with Amazon/Flipkart marketplace settlements and reconciliation
• Exposure to inventory accounting and inter-state dispatches
• Experience handling GST/IT department notices independently

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 5-day work week with fixed 10 AM – 6 PM hours — we respect your time
• Direct exposure to founders and end-to-end ownership of the accounts function
• A profitable, stable, growing company — no funding-dependent uncertainty

To Apply: Send your CV to hr@bookleafpub.in with the subject line "Application – Accountant" along with your current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period.