{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/accountant-mahavir-international-school-17-miles-stone-0035-jammu-989b228e-r2611", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Mahavir International School", "value": "dffb847c-10b1-4753-a7d3-d915128640fd" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "accountant" } ], "title": "Accountant", "description": "Mahavir International School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹5.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements.\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": "2026-11-04T13:58:47.78+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/mahavir-international-school-17-miles-stone-0035#school", "name": "Mahavir International School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/mahavir-international-school-17-miles-stone-0035", "sameAs": "http://www.dpssurat.net", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "17 MILES STONE NH IA PO VIJAY PUR TEHSIL SAMBA DISTT JAMMU J & K", "addressLocality": "Jammu", "addressRegion": "Jammu & Kashmir", "postalCode": "171001" }, "foundingDate": "2004" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/accountant-mahavir-international-school-17-miles-stone-0035-jammu-989b228e-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/accountant-mahavir-international-school-17-miles-stone-0035-jammu-989b228e-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-18T13:58:47.780Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-06T18:07:45.279482+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "17 MILES STONE NH IA PO VIJAY PUR TEHSIL SAMBA DISTT JAMMU J & K", "addressLocality": "Jammu", "addressRegion": "Jammu & Kashmir", "postalCode": "171001" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 259500, "maxValue": 591500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 24 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Mahavir International School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹5.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n• Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n• Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements.\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": [ "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.", "Process fee collection and reconciliations.", "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.", "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.", "Manage vendor payments and petty cash." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant", "body": "Maintain school accounts in Tally/ERP, process fees and payroll, file statutory returns and support audits." }, { "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." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "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": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." }, { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining." }, { "q": "What is the average Accountant salary in Jammu?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Jammu. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "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." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "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": "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." } ] }