Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra
- City
- Kangra
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
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Accountant
at DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 43+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Accountant at DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1983, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Accountant is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Accountant roles in Kangra.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra
Key facts about DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- V.K. Yadav
- Affiliation #
- 630020
DAV Public School, Palampur Distt.kangra is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
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