Accounts Receivable Membership Clerk

Who we are

The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) represents over 117,000 members and nearly 400 locals across the state and employs a full-time staff of over 170. Our members are public school teachers, faculty, professional staff, and education support professionals working at public schools, colleges, and universities. As a member-driven organization and the largest union in New England, our collective power makes MTA an influential voice for educators, students, and their communities.

We are proud to be an advocate for social, racial, and economic justice and for a public education system that provides one of the cornerstones of a democratic society.

The Accounts Receivable/Membership Clerk maintains membership data, prepares financial transactions and provides guidance to local officers, employees and individual members regarding membership and dues related issues, policies & procedures.

Responsible for the detailed maintenance of all membership data, including the following specific areas:

• Processingallmembershipdataincludingdemographics/contact,membership&dues type, and employment information
• Customerserviceandsupport
• Assistingstakeholdersincludinglocalofficers,activemembersandretireesinmatters related to dues, demographic data and billing.
• Preparationofduesdeposits

• Maintain complete knowledge of membership processing procedures and related policies and bylaws.
• Processupdatesto recordsinthemembershipdatabase.
• Generatereportsfromthe membership database.
• Auditelectronicmembershipfilesanduploaddatafilesintothemembershipdatabase.
• Disseminatefinancialmembershipinformationandmaterials.
• Providemembershipprocessinginstructionstolocal associations.
• Assistlocalofficialswithself-servicetoolstoallowthemtoupdatetheirown demographic data in the membership database.
• Assistinthedevelopmentofimprovedmembershiprecordkeepingandprocessing procedures.
• Assistincompilingdataforfinancialreports andNEAtransmittals.
• Preparenecessarycorrespondencetolocalassociations.
• Prepare deposits of cash receipts.
• Coordinateworkassignmentsandprovideclerical/accounting support.
• Workcooperativelywithotherdivisions toassureaccuracyofmembershipdataandfiles.
• Serveas asubstituteforotherdivisionstaff.
• Performsotherrelateddutiesasrequired.

• Collegedegreepreferred.
• Accountingorbusinesscoursestraining.
• Threetofiveyears ofaccountsbillingdataexperience.
• Knowledge/experienceinaccountsreceivableandenrollmentrecordsaccounting.
• Attentiontodetailandextremeaccuracy.
• Accurateandefficientdataentryskills.
• Excellent interpersonal,verbalandwritingskills.
• Highleveloforganizationalanddiplomaticskills.
• Workingknowledgeofcomputerfinancialsystems,Windowsapplicationsanddataentry systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office  applications,especially
  
  Excel.
• Willingnesstoworkasteammemberinafast-pacedfinancialenvironment.

* MTA reserves the right to waive any qualifications at its discretion*

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.