Position

Staff Assistant, General Ledger Accountant
Posting
July 2025
Start Date
as soon as possible
Division
Finance
Union Affiliation
APA
Position Number
FY25-48
Application Deadline
First review 17 July 2025; open until filled
Supervision Received
Reports to the Assistant Controller, Controller and Vice President of Finance
Supervision Exercised
Supervises student personnel in area of expertise

General Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: The Staff Assistant for the Business Office provides assistance for general ledger accounting in support of the Academy’s financial operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and review of the Academy’s accounts payable process on a weekly basis, perform TIN matching. Process the Foundation accounts payable through Financial Edge software, provide support for the Student Government Association by monitoring budgets, accounts receivable and payable, ensure that the overall fiscal policies, practices and regulations meet compliance requirements
  • Support, when necessary, accounts receivable process by ensuring payments are posted to the correct accounts
  • Manage inventory control and WASP system
  • Manage MARAD billing, and serve as the primary contact for MARAD as it pertains to financial transactions and reimbursement
  • Responsible for assisting with the requisition process, ensuring procurement policy is adhered to
  • Responsible for reconciling and reviewing Financial Edge transactions including pledges and gifts
  • Monitor cash receipt of all funding to the general ledger for purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information, availability of funds (including Chartwells operations), and compliance with established financial guidelines and policies
  • Record monthly journal entries, perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts, assist with month end and year end closing, assist with management of various state, local and private grants and assist with annual audit planning and related preparation, including updating the fixed asset and depreciation spreadsheets
  • Assist in treasury management function to include projections for cash flow and credit card payments from multiple source
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations
  • Monitor outstanding checks and review stale checks for the need of reissuance or submitting to the abandoned property agency
  • Responsible for all state/ MMARS related payments made with the State Appropriation funds, reconciling all MMARS transaction to the general ledger, review fund trust income and expenditures
  • Reconcile 912 – Athletic Reimbursement account - monthly and submit invoices to the Foundation. Update 912 accounts in the spreadsheets shared with the Athletics department. Manage PEX card
  • Monitor Transact/ Cashnet operations, create stores, assist with dress down days set up and communicate with the Student Services department.
  •  All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+years in general ledger accounting in an Education/business office environment
  • Familiarity with Accounting or ERP Software
  • Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
  •  Aptitude to take initiative, work independently and as a team, and use problem solving skills
  • Must demonstrate personal integrity and commitment to ethical business practices
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment as well as discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to understand and adhere to Academy policies and procedures
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills and ability to deal tactfully with others

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Experience with state procurement law

Salary

$60,000- $70,000

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.