JOB DESCRIPTION – SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT

Position: Accountant
Department: Accounts & Administration
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Industry Preference: School / Educational Institution preferred

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the school. The candidate should have robust knowledge of accounting procedures, fee management, statutory compliance, payroll, reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the school's day-to-day accounts and financial records.
- Handle student fee collection, fee receipts, outstanding fee records, refunds, concessions, and reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate records of all income and expenditure.
- Record and verify purchase bills, expense vouchers, payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform regular bank reconciliation and maintain bank-related records.
- Maintain cash book, petty cash, ledgers, and supporting documentation.




- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required by the management.
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of the school budget.
- Process staff salaries/payroll, deductions, advances, reimbursements, and related records.
- Handle statutory compliances including TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, GST (where applicable), and other applicable requirements.
- Coordinate with CA, auditors, banks, vendors, and government authorities whenever required.
- Prepare and maintain documentation required for internal and statutory audits.
- Maintain proper records of vendor payments, quotations, purchase-related documents, and outstanding liabilities.
- Ensure timely payment of utility bills, vendor bills, statutory dues, and other school expenses.
- Assist management in preparing financial data and documents required for DEO/Board/Government inspections or submissions, wherever applicable.
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