Job Description

Job Title:

Accountant (Female Candidate only)

Location:

Mount Litera Zee School, Barh

Department:

Accounts & Administration

Reports To:

School Principal / Management

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain accurate financial records of the school, ensure statutory compliance, control budgets, and support smooth financial operations in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities Accounts & Finance

Maintain books of accounts including

cash book, bank book, ledger, and vouchers

Handle

school fee accounting

, reconciliation, and reporting Prepare

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Manage

accounts payable and receivable

Maintain proper documentation of all financial transactions

Banking & Cash Management

Handle bank transactions, cheque preparation, and online payments Perform

bank reconciliations

regularly Monitor cash flow and petty cash

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Prepare

salary sheets

and coordinate timely salary payments Maintain

PF, ESI, TDS, PT, and GST records

(if applicable) Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and compliance with government regulations

Budgeting & Audit Support

Assist management in

budget preparation and cost control

Coordinate with auditors during internal and statutory audits Respond to audit queries and maintain compliance records

Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with

administration, HR, and academic departments

Prepare MIS reports as required by management Support school management in financial planning and decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

B.Com / M.Com

(Preferred) Professional qualification such as

CA-Inter / ICWA / MBA (Finance)

will be an added advantage

Minimum 2-5 years

of experience in accounts (experience in a school or educational institution preferred)

Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in

Tally / ERP / Accounting Software

Strong knowledge of

GST, Income Tax, PF & ESI

Good command over

MS Excel & MS Word

Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to maintain confidentiality Good communication and coordination skills

Working Conditions

Full-time, on-campus role Working hours as per school norms Occasional extended hours during audits or financial closures

Preferred Attributes

Experience in

CBSE / ICSE / Private School accounting

Familiarity with

fee management systems

Local candidate preferred (Barh or nearby areas)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person