Senior Accountant

Company Overview
BookLeaf Publishing is one of India's fastest-growing self-publishing platforms, featured on Shark Tank India. We publish 1,200+ books every month, operate our own in-house printing press and warehouse, and serve a catalog of 22,000+ titles distributed via Amazon, Flipkart, IngramSpark, and our own storefront. We are a bootstrapped, profitable company with a lean, high-ownership team.

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 [email] with the subject line "Application – Senior Accountant" along with your current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period.
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