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JOB SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with strong hands-on expertise in BUSY Accounting Software, bookkeeping, taxation, GST, PF, ESIC and financial accounting. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, invoice and challan management, employee income-tax computation, reconciliations and finalization of accounts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting & Bookkeeping Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities. Record purchase, sales, receipts, payments and journal entries. Maintain ledgers, cash book, bank book and other accounting records. Prepare and verify invoices, vouchers and debit/credit notes. Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliation. Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting data. BUSY Software Strong hands-on experience in BUSY Accounting Software is mandatory. Maintain accounting entries, ledgers, vouchers and masters in BUSY. Generate accounting reports, ledgers, trial balance and other MIS reports. Ensure proper data entry and accounting classification in BUSY. GST & Taxation Prepare and file GST returns within prescribed timelines. Manage GST data, reconciliations and supporting documentation. Prepare GST-related challans and maintain statutory records. Assist in handling GST notices, queries and reconciliations, wherever required. Ensure compliance with applicable taxation requirements. PF & ESIC Prepare and process PF and ESIC challans. Ensure timely statutory payments and maintenance of records. Reconcile PF/ESIC data with payroll and accounting records. Coordinate with relevant teams/vendors for statutory compliance. Income Tax Prepare income-tax computation for employees. Maintain employee tax-related records and supporting documents. Assist in TDS-related accounting, reconciliation and compliance. Coordinate for tax declarations, investment proofs and related documentation. Finalization & Reporting Assist in finalization of books of accounts. Prepare trial balance, schedules and supporting statements. Assist in preparation of Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet. Identify and rectify accounting discrepancies. Support auditors during internal and statutory audits. Maintain proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes. REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent knowledge of BUSY Software Mandatory Strong knowledge of Accounting & Bookkeeping Working knowledge of GST Returns Knowledge of PF & ESIC Knowledge of Income Tax Computation Knowledge of TDS Bank & Ledger Reconciliation Invoice & Challan Management Finalization of Accounts Good knowledge of MS Excel Strong attention to detail and accuracy .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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