Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Oakdale School
- City
- Hoshiarpur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Hoshiarpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Accountant
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Oakdale School requires a Accountant in Hoshiarpur, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Oakdale School in Hoshiarpur, Punjab functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: the Accountant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.0 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Oakdale School 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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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.
What is the salary for this Accountant role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What qualifications are required for a Accountant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Oakdale School
Key facts about Oakdale School
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- YASMIN MER
- Affiliation #
- 1630650
Oakdale School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Hoshiarpur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Hoshiarpur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Accountant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Oakdale School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. Why do you want to work at Oakdale School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Hoshiarpur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. What experience is most relevant to a Accountant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Oakdale School wants to picture you on day one.
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".