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Junior Accountant Salary in Kolkata, West Bengal

Average Salary: INR ₹112K

₹81K

20% Low Band Avg

INR ₹112K

Average

₹182K

80% High Band Avg

Bonus: 10K

Salaries based on experience level

INR ₹81K - 177K

₹105K/yr

Entry Level Experience

INR ₹95K - 177K

₹136K/yr

Mid Level Experience

INR ₹125K - 232K

₹178K/yr

Senior Level Experience

The Average Entry Level salary of Junior Accountant in Kolkata, West Bengal is INR ₹105K/yr, this salary increases 30% to ₹136K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.

From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 30% from ₹136K/yr to ₹178K/yr.

Salary Compared to India National Average Salary

INR ₹81K - 182K/yr

₹112K/yr -37%

INR ₹126K - 235K/yr

₹178K/yr

Junior Accountant in Kolkata, West Bengal Salary
vs
Junior Accountant in India Salary

The Average Salary of Junior Accountant in Kolkata, West Bengal is ₹112K/yr. This is -37% lower (₹-66,116) compared to India national average salary of ₹178K/yr.

Salary Compared to Kolkata City Average Salary

INR ₹81K - 182K/yr

112K/yr -81%

INR ₹388K - 918K/yr

594K/yr

Junior Accountant in Kolkata, West Bengal Salary
vs
Kolkata, West Bengal City Average Salary

The Average Salary of Junior Accountant in Kolkata, West Bengal is -81% lower (-482,330) than the average salary for the city of Kolkata, West Bengal ₹594K/yr.

Junior Accountant job description

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Overview/Summary of the Role:

As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, analyzing financial statements, and preparing financial reports. You will work closely with senior accountants and management to ensure the financial health of the organization. You must be aware of the various accounting principles and standards and interact with other departments to ensure accurate financial information.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Record and maintain accurate financial records for the organization on a daily basis

- Prepare and reconcile monthly bank statements, financial reports, and balance sheet accounts

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Junior Accountant interview questions

Interviewer: Good afternoon, thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself and your experience in accounting?

Candidate: Sure, my name is Jane Smith and I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. I have worked as an intern at a public accounting firm for a year and have experience in bookkeeping and financial analysis.

Interviewer: That's great, could you tell me about a time you had to work through a difficult accounting problem?

Candidate: Yes, during my internship, I had to reconcile a large volume of transactions that were incomplete and incorrect. I had to go back through the records and figure out where the discrepancies were coming from. I ended up identifying several errors and was able to correct them to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements.

Interviewer: In your opinion, what are the key qualities a successful junior accountant should possess?

Candidate: Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, good time management, and communication skills.

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