Accountant II, Student Accounts

Position Summary

The Accountant II fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, working with diverse students, parents, faculty, staff and other involved parties by providing the highest level of student-facing front-line customer service (such as in person, by phone, and email) regarding financial status with the University. The Accountant II is a front office, customer-facing role which will counsel all current and prospective students and families regarding financing options and financial policies.

Ensures the highest level of compliance with federal, state and institutional policies—with complete and accurate processing in the student account. The Accountant II will process payments and issue receipts, review accounts for accuracy; complete financial forms and documents and distribute refunds.

Full-time, 12 month AFSCME position. Tour of duty:
Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM-5:00 PM (Sat. and Sun. as days off) (Subject to Change). This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

• Receives payments for accounts and issues receipts.
• Retrieve information from records.
• Assist a diverse student community with questions regarding their student account, serve as a liaison with appropriate parties to resolve the problem, and ensure issue is resolved contributing to student retention and success.
• Communicates and builds relationships with a diverse portfolio of agencies by telephone, in writing or in person to resolve accounting discrepancies or obtain data/documentation for reports and/or projects.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain accounts and records such as cash receipt and cash drawer to reflect financial status.
• Reconcile financial documents, records, transactions and statements to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Review reports, forms, etc. for accuracy, completeness and content.
• Monitor student account balances and communicate past due amounts due to obtain required payments.
• Prepare and reconcile daily cash drawer.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and established standards and perform related duties as appropriate.

Initial assignment only. Subject to change according to institutional needs.

• Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare general and financial reports.
• Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work in a team setting that prioritizes racial equity and values racial diversity.
• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to apply organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience or ability with technology in effort to perform one’s job.
• Knowledge of Banner.
• Higher Education experience.

Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form:

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range: $2,224.42 Bi-weekly (Grade 16, Step
1)

Posting Number: S01335P

Open Date: 06/22/2025

Application Review

Start Date:

07/07/2026

Close Date: 07/05/2026