We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Accountant II reports to the Assistant Comptroller and performs general ledger account reconciliations, prepares financial reports and maintains financial accounting records. This position is also responsible for the recording and reconciliation of the non-IT inventory.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reconciliation of financial documents, records transactions and creation of reports to ensure conformance with established accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GASB rules, state regulation and internal control standards.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Reconciliation of Federal and State Financial Aid disbursements.
• Reconciliation of state appropriations.
• Responsible for the non-IT inventory for the college at all locations.
• Identify areas of process improvement for inventory control. Review policies on inventory and recommend changes to the inventory policy for process improvement.
• Identify procedures for the movement of all non-IT equipment and furniture.
• Conduct and manage the non-IT physical inventory. Update the inventory records as appropriate.
• Maintain the non-IT inventory, currently in Excel.
• Reconciliation of the non-IT inventory to the inventory records in Banner.
• Produce reports on the physical inventory of each area of the college for management and audit purposes.
• Research and recommend new software to track and manage non-IT inventory.
• Perform document management for the Accounting Department. Scans all documents, invoices, direct pay documentation, and journal entries and indexes these documents in the Banner Accounting system.
• Analyze certain funds and expense accounts as assigned.
• Assist with Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Maintain unclaimed checks including contacting students and vendors to resolve un-cashed checks. Initialize the void and reissue process for funds claimed.
• Maintain and track utility usage and vendor charges.
• Assist with year-end close and annual audit.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. *

II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required experience. *

*Education toward such a degree with be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Qualifications Required at Hire in All Levels in Series:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ellucian's Banner system.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent computer and customer service skills.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Strong planning, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Ability to work constructively with a diverse workforce.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Ability to interact with all sectors of the college community.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in accounting.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Position Status: AFSCME union position, full-time, state funded with benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $ 1,919.16 bi-weekly, ($49,898.16 annually), Grade 16 Step 1

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Classification Specification: https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

Deadline to Apply: September 17, 2023

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or , or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,898.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person