Accountant III - Finance Department

Accountant III - Finance Department

Fitchburg State University

• Review financial data, complete daily banking procedures, and process all University, Foundation, and affiliates warrants.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and reports; maintain accounting records.
• Prepare all Banner check runs for the University, Foundation, and Supporting Organization and for Perkins, Nursing, Student Refunds, and MMARS accounts.
• Reconcile weekly warrant reports with invoices approved by AP for the check run.
• Process checks and ACH payments in Banner weekly; generate all related reports ensuring accuracy and secure authorizations from management.
• Prepare checks for mailing and special handling for live signatures; record and reconcile all wire and ACH payment transactions.
• Maintain accurate check registers, index paid invoices to Xtender for future access.
• Monitor banking transactions daily, identify erroneous or fraudulent activity, and alert appropriate parties for resolution.
• Generate daily banking reports and balance review; complete wire receipt dynamic forms/emails and Positive Pay approvals; upload web check/E‑refund/ACH files.
• Initiate banking transfers, NSF/Web checks, ACH returns; stop payment/voids at bank and in Banner.
• On a bi‑monthly basis, review all charts in JP Morgan for complete FOAPALs; export, reconcile, and save expenses into Banner and prepare journal voucher entry in Banner.
• Process bank activity journal vouchers and uploads.
• Review and reconcile 1099 information between Banner and Crystal reports.
• Assist in entering daily deposits for all three charts; responsible for monthly account reconciliation of some Banner accounts.
• Responsible for backup of various audit/accounting functions as needed; assist other staff members with assignments as necessary.
• Perform related duties consistent with the accountant classification.

• At least three years of full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• At least one year of supervisory, administrative, or managerial experience.
• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
• Bachelor's degree in the same fields may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
• Graduate degree may substitute for required experience.
• Knowledge of Banner software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and banking systems.
• Experience with preparing check runs, reconciliations, and banking reports.

This AFSCME union position is part of the Commonwealth Human Resources Division Classification Specifications. For the full description, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Full‑time, benefited, non‑exempt position. Governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Grade 18, step 01 with annual salary of $64,255.10 (non‑negotiable).

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.