Job Description

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

 

Job Description:

Title: Accountant I

Unit: AFSCME, Unit 1, Grade 15

Department: Financial Services - Student Accounts

Reports to: Director of Student Accounts

Date: March 14, 2025 

General Summary: The Accountant I provides administrative support and accounting/bookkeeping support to the Student Accounts Team in Lowell and Bedford, and serves as the first point of contact for (In-person, Phone & Email) and primary customer service representative for staff, faculty, students and members of the community for the Student Accounts Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for (In-person, Phone & Email) and primary customer service representative for staff, faculty, students and members of the community for the Student Accounts Office with emphasis on the cost of attending MCC and payment of Student Accounts.   
•  Act as a liaison to all other student service offices to facilitate holistic guidance for MCC Students as they navigate the enrollment process at MCC.   
•  Process manual and electronic receipt of all payment types to student accounts.   
•  Enter and reconcile all types of tuition waivers and vouchers (excluding military unless instructed). 
• Provide technical assistance to students, MCC employees, and outside entities regarding areas of compliance with existing tuition waivers rules and regulations
• Answer inquiries, make changes, process reconciliations of, and setup payment plans for student bills.
• Assist students with online health insurance waivers
• Provide administrative support and accounting/bookkeeping support to the Student Accounts Team and the Director in Lowell and Bedford.
• Process daily deposits of Student Accounts cash outs (for co-workers) and daily deposits of manual and electronic cash receipts
• Assist with processing billing holds for students whose accounts are delinquent and removing holds for those accounts that are paid in full via Access queries.
• Responsible for the reviewing, tracking and applying all tuition waivers, with the exception of Military waivers unless instructed, via web product, electronically downloading into Banner and running Access queries daily to assist the Accountant II in the reconciliation process of both electronic and manual waivers.
• Assist with processing miscellaneous cash receipts/deposits and Third party or Scholarship Checks payments to Student Accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

• Individuals must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or closely related field, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required (A) experience and the substitutions below.
  • Substitutions:
    • An Associate's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required (A) experience.*
    • Successfully completed education in accounting or business administration in a recognized business school or school of accounting may be substituted for six (6) months of the required (A) experience. *
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing. 
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing department and college activities.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team setting

 

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $51,201.87 is the starting salary for an AFSCME, Unit I, Step I position. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location:  Primary work location is in Lowell, but is expected to float to the Bedford Campus on a regular basis and as needed to ensure proper in-person coverage on both campuses.  

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

Expected Start Date: May 2025 

Application Deadline: April 3, 2025

 

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.edu.

*Please mention you saw this ad on HispanicsInAcademia.*

Apply Now