Accountant II - Student Accounts

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Department:
Administration and Finance‑Central Office

Locations:
Fall River, MA

Posted:
Apr 29, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part Time Benefited

Position ID: 200002

POSITION TITLE: Accountant II – Student Accounts Office

DEPARTMENT: Student Accounts Office / Administration & Finance

PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Fall River, MA

REPORTS TO: Bursar

POSITION STATUS: This is a full‑time, state funded, AFSCME, Unit 1, Grade 16, unit-classified position with benefits.

WORK SCHEDULED: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, some nights and weekends may be required.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Series.doc

SALARY: $57,834.92 (Appointments from outside the bargaining unit begin at Step 1)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Accountant II is responsible for assisting the Student Accounts Office with duties such as, but not limited to, responding to inquiries regarding student account balances, refunds, and other college information; collecting student payments and processing refunds; retrieving information from files and filing documents according to established procedures; working within a fast‑paced, team environment; and providing high‑quality customer service.

• Discuss and educate students about their accounts using strong customer service skills.
• Answer student inquiries and questions, referring to appropriate parties for action, when necessary.
• Receive cash, checks, and credit card payments related, but not limited to, tuition and fees, applications, registration and parking fines.
• Input payments into Banner and reconcile cashier drawer.
• Notify and process bills for students with outstanding balances.
• Process student bills to third parties, including grants and workforce development; reconcile third party accounts.
• Works closely with third party companies to process bills and payments for students with an applicable voucher.
• Process and enter tuition waivers in Banner for National Guard and state employees.
• Answer emails, phones and voicemails, assist students in person at the counter.
• Receive and deposit funds from grants, clubs, and college events. Prepare and submit journal vouchers.
• Process all financial aid refunds after a financial aid disbursement.
• Assist students with Bank Mobile refund preferences; reconcile and record refund reports.
• Assist with departmental projects as needed.
• Communicate with students regarding semester bill due dates.
• Work closely within a team environment with a common goal in mind.
• Provide backup coverage to other Accountants within the Student Accounts Office.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college‑wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.
• Understand and adhere to the values, mission, and vision of the college.
• Adhere to all college and department policies, including FERPA.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full‑time, or…