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    "description": "Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) in Jalandhar, Punjab is inviting applications for a Accountant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) in Jalandhar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Responsibilities:\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. Ideal 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.\n- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Why join us:\n- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).\n- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
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  "descriptionText": "Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) in Jalandhar, Punjab is inviting applications for a Accountant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) in Jalandhar, Punjab — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Responsibilities:\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. Ideal 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.\n• A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Why join us:\n• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).\n• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring an Accountant comfortable with Tally/ERP, fees, payroll inputs and statutory filings.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash.",
    "Produce monthly MIS for leadership.",
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.",
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP."
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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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the average Accountant salary in Jalandhar?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Jalandhar. 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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Decent Public School Guru Ram Dass Nagar, Salempur Musalmana(West-02) follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    }
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