Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St. Xaviers High School,
- City
- Keonjhar
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Keonjhar — snapshot
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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
St. Xaviers High School, in Keonjhar, Odisha is hiring a Accountant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. Xaviers High School, in Keonjhar, Odisha is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.9 LPA – ₹5.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Xaviers High School, academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — St. Xaviers High School,"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Xaviers High School, and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 Keonjhar.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Where exactly is St. Xaviers High School, located?
The school is in Keonjhar, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at St. Xaviers High School,?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Xaviers High School,
Key facts about St. Xaviers High School,
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DIBYA KISHOR PRADHAN
- Affiliation #
- 1530157
St. Xaviers High School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Keonjhar, Odisha.
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