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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1)
- City
- Jalandhar
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
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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
St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1) is hiring a Accountant in Jalandhar, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1): a senior secondary institution in Jalandhar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.4 LPA – ₹6.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1). Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1) follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1)
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 362
- Staff
- 20
St. Joseph Convent School, Jandiala (Goraya-1) is a private unaided (recognized), located in Jalandhar, Punjab, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 362 students with a teaching and support team of about 20. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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