Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Peace Public School
- City
- Chamoli
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹2.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Chamoli — 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
Peace Public School in Chamoli, Uttarakhand is accepting applications for a Accountant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Peace Public School in Chamoli, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.1 LPA – ₹2.6 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Peace Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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 Chamoli.
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What is the average Accountant salary in Chamoli?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chamoli. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Peace Public School
Key facts about Peace Public School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIMAL SINGH RANA
- Affiliation #
- 3530384
Peace Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Chamoli (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Peace Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Chamoli campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. 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".
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 Peace Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
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 — Peace Public 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".