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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\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.", "datePosted": "2026-10-25T10:39:47.646+00:00", "employmentType": "PART_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sri-sathya-sai-institute-of-educare-10-gandhi-st-fathima-nagar-nemilichery-c-2292#school", "name": "Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Educare", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sri-sathya-sai-institute-of-educare-10-gandhi-st-fathima-nagar-nemilichery-c-2292", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/c6562b82-338e-44a3-b6fa-c59b8b4e2a32.jpg", "sameAs": "http://www.sssieducare.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "10, Gandhi St, Fathima Nagar, Nemilichery, Chromepet", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600044" }, "foundingDate": "1978" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/accountant-sri-sathya-sai-institute-of-educare-10-gandhi-st-fathima-nagar-nemilichery-c-22-156af9e6-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/accountant-sri-sathya-sai-institute-of-educare-10-gandhi-st-fathima-nagar-nemilichery-c-22-156af9e6-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-22T10:39:47.646Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-27T08:08:07.308735+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "10, Gandhi St, Fathima Nagar, Nemilichery, Chromepet", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600044" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 234500, "maxValue": 480500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 36 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Educare, established 1978, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.3 LPA–₹4.8 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\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.", "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." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chennai", "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "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 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 — Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Educare\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Accountant listing is usually welcome." }, { "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": "What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?", "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions." }, { "q": "What is the average Accountant salary in Chennai?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chennai. 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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted." } ] }