Accountant – Job Description
Job Title: Accountant
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Principal / Administrative Officer / School Management
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified, responsible, and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the school’s day-to-day financial operations. The candidate will maintain accurate accounts, manage fee records, process payments, prepare financial reports, and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Manage student fee collection, receipts, refunds, and outstanding fee records.
- Maintain cash book, ledger, journal, vouchers, and other accounting records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Handle invoices, bills, payments, expenses, and purchase records.
- Perform regular bank reconciliation and maintain banking records.
- Monitor school income and expenditure.
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual school budget.
- Maintain payroll and salary-related records.
- Maintain records related to taxes, statutory payments, and other financial requirements.
- Coordinate with auditors and provide required financial documents.
- Monitor outstanding fees and prepare collection reports.
- Maintain proper filing and confidentiality of financial records.
- Prepare financial statements and reports for the Principal and School Management.
- Use Tally/accounting software and MS Excel for daily accounting activities.
- Support management in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com.) / Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Tally/accounting software.
- Knowledge of basic taxation and statutory compliance will be an advantage.
- Previous experience as an Accountant, preferably in a school or educational institution, is preferred.
Key Skills
- Strong accounting and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Tally and MS Excel proficiency
- Fee and payroll management
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Record keeping and documentation
- Time management
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Good communication and organizational skills
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
Position: School Accountant
Location: [School/Institution Location]
Work Location: In person
