Accountant

Company Description Accto is a startup-focused platform that provides AI-powered legal and accounting solutions, helping founders manage company registration, GST returns, bookkeeping, and fundraising support with ease. The company is dedicated to keeping startups compliant and financially secure so they can focus on building and scaling their businesses. Accto positions itself as a long-term partner to entrepreneurs, supporting them from early-stage setup through growth and expansion. The platform is trusted by a growing community of founders who rely on Accto to handle complex legal and financial tasks. Team members at Accto contribute directly to empowering innovative businesses and shaping a more founder-friendly financial ecosystem.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Accountant role based in Chennai. The Accountant will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording transactions, reconciling bank and ledger accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records for multiple startup clients. The role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements, handling GST and other tax filings, supporting compliance-related documentation, and assisting with audits. The Accountant will collaborate with internal teams and clients to clarify financial data, address queries, and support fundraising-related financial reporting and projections. The position requires consistent attention to detail, timely completion of monthly and annual closing activities, and proactive identification of process improvements in line with Acctos tech-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in core accounting principles, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Experience with taxation and compliance, preferably GST returns, TDS, and statutory filings relevant to Indian startups.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP tools (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar), and comfort working with spreadsheets and financial models.
• Ability to analyze financial data, generate reports, and support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management for growing businesses.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple client accounts.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with founders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Prior experience working with startups, professional services firms, or tech-enabled financial platforms is preferred.
• Commitment to ethical financial practices, confidentiality, and continuous learning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.