General Ledger, Reconciliation, Journal Entry (Chennai)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 700000 (ie INR 3-7 LPA) Min Experience: 2 years Location: Chennai JobType: full-time We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable finance skilled to manage General Ledger accounting functions with a strong focus on reconciliations and journal entries. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, hands-on experience with GL processes, and the ability to work in a rapid-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your accounting expertise while contributing to robust financial reporting and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities - Maintain and manage General Ledger accounts, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified. - Prepare, review, and post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions in line with accounting standards and internal policies. - Perform regular balance sheet and profit & loss account reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner. - Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities by ensuring all GL entries and reconciliations are completed within defined timelines. - Analyze ledger balances to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, or potential risks and escalate issues proactively. - Ensure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and audit requirements across all General Ledger activities. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Tax to ensure accurate flow of financial data. - Assist in preparation of financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management reviews and audits. - Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments. - Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation within GL and reconciliation processes. What Makes You a Great Fit - You have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in General Ledger accounting, journal entry posting, and account reconciliations. - You possess a strong understanding of core accounting concepts, including debits/credits, accruals, provisions, and adjustments. - You are highly detail-oriented, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and ensure accuracy across large volumes of financial data. - You are comfortable working with accounting systems or ERPs and have good proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and analysis. - You can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict closing timelines without compromising on quality. - You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to investigate and resolve reconciliation issues independently. - You communicate clearly and professionally, collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and finance team members. - You bring a proactive mindset, continuously looking for ways to streamline processes and improve reporting quality. - You are adaptable, reliable, and thrive in structured finance environments where accuracy and compliance are critical. .