Job Description

1. Role Summary

The School Accountant will manage and oversee all financial transactions of the school, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role involves fee collection, reconciliation, vendor payments, payroll support, and maintaining transparent financial records.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Fee Management

Manage daily fee collection (cash, cheque, online payments). Reconcile fee receipts with the school ERP/fee management system. Maintain accurate fee ledgers, concession records, transport fees, and pending dues. Follow up with parents for outstanding fees and maintain communication records.

B. Accounting & Financial Operations

Maintain day-to-day books of accounts (Cash book, Bank book, Ledger). Update all transactions in Tally/ERP promptly. Prepare monthly financial statements and reports. Handle vendor management: invoice verification, approvals, payments. Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation.

C. Compliance & Audit

Support statutory audits, internal audits, stock audits. Ensure compliance with GST, PF, ESI, TDS, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain and file supporting documents, vouchers, and statutory records.

D. Payroll & HR Support

Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with HR (attendance, leaves, deductions). Process salary disbursement and generate payslips. Maintain staff financial records and reimbursements.

E. Administration Support

Assist in transport billing, canteen billing, and other school activity accounts. Support management with budgets and financial planning. Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all financial matters.

3. Required Qualifications

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent. 2-5 years of experience in accounting (experience in schools preferred). Strong knowledge of

Tally ERP

, MS Excel, and basic accounting principles. Familiarity with school fee structures, concessions, and ERP systems is an advantage.

4. Skills & Competencies

Excellent numerical and analytical skills. Strong communication & interpersonal skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person