Accountant

Company Description Ambient Scientific is a fabless semiconductor company founded in Silicon Valley, focused on pioneering ultra‑low power, fully programmable AI processors for a wide range of AI applications. Its proprietary Analog In‑Memory Compute technology, DigAn®, delivers dramatically higher AI performance at the same power, or dramatically lower power for the same performance, compared with traditional AI hardware. The company's first product, GPX10, enables battery‑powered, cloud‑free, on‑device AI for use cases such as always‑on voice detection, FaceID, and predictive maintenance, all running on minimal power and without internet connectivity. With a full‑stack SDK supporting leading AI frameworks and an AI compiler for custom neural networks, Ambient Scientific helps customers accelerate time to market for edge AI solutions and bring computing directly to devices.

Job Description – Junior Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Industry: Semiconductor / Electronics / Technology

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1–3 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team. The candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations, vendor/customer transactions, GST and TDS compliance, reconciliations, and financial documentation.

The ideal candidate should have good accounting fundamentals, working knowledge of Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, GST and TDS, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced technology/semiconductor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record and maintain day-to-day accounting transactions in Tally/ERP.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, expense bills, debit/credit notes, receipts, and payments.
• Maintain vendor, customer, bank, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper accounting classification and supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Prepare accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Verify vendor invoices against POs, GRNs, delivery documents, and approvals.
• Process vendor payments and maintain vendor outstanding reports.
• Follow up on receivables and maintain customer outstanding statements.
• Perform vendor and customer ledger reconciliation.
• Assist in resolving invoice and payment-related discrepancies.

GST & TDS

• Assist in GST accounting and reconciliation, including purchase/sales data.
• Support preparation of data for GST returns and reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
• Assist with TDS calculation, accounting, reconciliation, and payment.
• Maintain proper records for GST and TDS compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants/auditors for required supporting documents.

Bank & Other Reconciliations

• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) on a regular basis.
• Reconcile vendor, customer, GST, TDS, and other relevant ledger balances.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.

Finance & Documentation

• Maintain proper filing of invoices, POs, payment documents, bank records, and other financial documents.
• Assist in preparing MIS reports and management reports.
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing required schedules and documents.
• Assist the Finance Manager in budgeting, expense tracking, and other accounting activities.
• Coordinate with Procurement, HR, Administration, and other departments for finance-related requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of Tally ERP/Tally Prime or other ERP/accounting software.
• Good knowledge of GST and TDS basics.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, engineering, or technology company will be an advantage.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, purchase accounting, import/export transactions, or fixed assets will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Accuracy and timely posting of accounting transactions.
• Timely vendor/customer reconciliations.
• Timely completion of bank reconciliations.
• Accuracy of GST and TDS data.
• Proper maintenance of financial records and supporting documents.
• Timely closure of assigned accounting activities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a growing semiconductor technology environment.
• Exposure to finance operations in a technology/manufacturing organization.
• Learning and growth opportunities within the Finance & Accounts function.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.