Accountant

Job Overview

Along Home Health Care is seeking a diligent and detail-focused Accountant to oversee daily accounting functions including billing, payment collections, staff salary processing, petty cash management, and monthly financial statements.

Primary Duties

• Manage generation of client bills bi-monthly ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Maintain comprehensive records tracking issued, collected, and pending invoices; follow up on payments to ensure timely collection.
• Process monthly salaries for Caretaker and Nursing staff based on attendance and salary data; collaborate with HR and Operations for payroll inputs and related details.
• Handle petty cash operations, documenting all expenses with receipts, reconciling balances, and preparing summarized reports.
• Compile monthly reports covering billing totals, collections, outstanding amounts, salary payments, profit analysis, expenses, and cash/online transaction summaries.
• Record and reconcile daily accounting transactions including cash, bank, and online payments; verify payments against invoices.
• Maintain vendor and supplier payment records and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
• Support audit processes and statutory compliance related to taxation, GST, and TDS; assist management and interdepartmental coordination for financial matters.
• Detect discrepancies in bills, payments, or salaries and report issues promptly.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational qualification of B.Com or M.Com or equivalent is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years experience in a relevant accounting role.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of billing cycles, payroll processing, cash handling, and reconciliation.
• Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise among departments.

Performance Indicators

• Accurate and timely billing and payment follow-ups.
• Prompt staff salary disbursements aligned with attendance.
• Meticulous petty cash handling with minimal errors.
• Timely delivery of comprehensive monthly financial reports.
• Reconciliations executed properly and financial records maintained proficiently.
• Early detection and reporting of financial discrepancies or outstanding payments.

Work Approach

The ideal candidate will demonstrate responsibility, organization, precision, trustworthiness, and proactive initiative, managing accounting tasks independently and coordinating effectively with multiple departments.