What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeping/AP position at The Steamship Authority?
Posted: - July 31, 2026
Bookkeeping/AP
The Steamship Authority is currently seeking to fill the position of Bookkeeping/AP at the Steamship Authority's Falmouth administrative office location. This is a full-time, non-union position working Monday through Friday.
Position Function
To process and record all activity affecting Steamship Authority bank accounts and maintain the status of these accounts on a daily basis to maximize Authority's cash flow and the processing of Accounts Payable vouchers.
Duties And Responsibilities
Human Resources Office
Steamship Authority
228 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
EOE
Bookkeeping/AP
The Steamship Authority is currently seeking to fill the position of Bookkeeping/AP at the Steamship Authority's Falmouth administrative office location. This is a full-time, non-union position working Monday through Friday.
Position Function
To process and record all activity affecting Steamship Authority bank accounts and maintain the status of these accounts on a daily basis to maximize Authority's cash flow and the processing of Accounts Payable vouchers.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for the recording of daily cash receipts within the accounting computer systems and generating appropriate reports.
- Process accounts receivable checks and deposits.
- Deposit check via electronic uploads.
- Maintain computer files and reconcile credit cards and check returns.
- Record bank account transfers.
- Enter ticket refunds, expense vouchers and customer adjustments.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory control records for vessel fuel, utilizing excel and Continia software.
- Responsible for processing utility bills and account reconciliation.
- Promote and support continuous improvement with SQMS.
- Perform other special projects and duties as required by the supervisor.
- Education: High school graduate, with formal accounting coursework preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of hands-on computerized accounting experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft suite and preferably Business Central software.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to independently resolve routine and non-routine discrepancies.
- Communication: Strong customer service skills for handling both internal and external vendor relationships.
Human Resources Office
Steamship Authority
228 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
EOE
Salary : $53,400 - $66,750