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    "description": "Podar International School, established 2021, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Jalandhar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹6.4 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\nRequirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).",
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  "descriptionText": "Podar International School, established 2021, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Jalandhar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹6.4 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\nRequirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the finance team running day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, GST/TDS and monthly MIS.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Produce monthly MIS for leadership.",
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash.",
    "Process fee collection and reconciliations.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.",
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits."
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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."
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      "id": "board-context",
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      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Jalandhar), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "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 — Podar International School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Podar International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Jalandhar, Punjab. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Podar International School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference."
    }
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