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    "description": "Kamal Jyoti Vidyapeeth, established 1990, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kalimpong, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹5.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
    "datePosted": "2026-11-02T17:40:14.454+00:00",
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  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level",
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  "descriptionText": "Kamal Jyoti Vidyapeeth, established 1990, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kalimpong, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹5.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n• Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n• Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n• Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring an Accountant comfortable with Tally/ERP, fees, payroll inputs and statutory filings.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.",
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.",
    "Process fee collection and reconciliations.",
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant",
      "body": "Run day-to-day finance — vouchers, reconciliations, GST/TDS, fee collection and monthly MIS."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Kamal Jyoti Vidyapeeth located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kalimpong, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Accountant?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Kamal Jyoti Vidyapeeth?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Accountant — Kamal Jyoti Vidyapeeth\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    }
  ]
}