Accounts Executive-(Payroll & Accounts)

Experience: 3–5 Years
Location: Infopark, Kochi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Executive with a strong background in payroll processing and accounting operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll management, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and working knowledge of Oracle ERP.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management
1. Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement.
2. Calculate salaries, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, leave deductions, arrears, and Full & Final settlements.
3. Handle statutory deductions and compliance, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements.
4. Maintain employee payroll records and reconcile payroll data with attendance and HRMS records.
5. Prepare salary registers, payroll reports, bank statements, and monthly payroll MIS.
6. Address employee queries related to salary, payslips, deductions, and taxation.

Accounting Operations – AP/AR/GL
1. Handle Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment tracking, and related accounting entries.
2. Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including customer invoicing, receipt tracking, account reconciliation, and outstanding follow-ups.
3. Perform General Ledger (GL) activities, including journal entries, ledger scrutiny, account reconciliation, and month-end closing support.
4. Assist in payroll accounting, including salary journal entries, statutory deductions, provisions, and payroll reconciliations.
5. Ensure accurate posting of financial transactions in Oracle ERP.
6. Support monthly financial closing activities and preparation of accounting reports.
7. Coordinate with internal teams to resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies.
8. Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in payroll and accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
• Practical experience working with Oracle ERP, preferably in Finance modules.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Skills
• Experience in IT/ITES, BPO, or shared services environments.
• Exposure to Oracle Financials (AP, AR, and GL modules).
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and month-end closing.
• Experience handling payroll for a mid-sized or large employee base.