DATE POSTED: March 29, 2024
POSITION TITLE: Accounting Assistant II
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounting Assistant II, under general supervision, provides customer service to students, faculty, staff and external parties; performing collection activity, processing cash, checks and credit card payments received over the phone, in-person and by mail; responding to student bill inquiries; maintains current and archive files; assist with other accounts receivable functions, such as estimating uncollectable accounts and filling in for the Bursar when needed. Also provides oversight, training and assisting with student labor and Federal Work Study students. This position primarily works on the Fairfield Campus from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate degree in Accounting/Business is required; a Bachelor degree preferred. Up to and including two years combined experience in collections, accounting, EXCEL, as well as communications and organizational experience. Additional experience working well within a team environment, strong interpersonal, written and oral skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; database skills and working knowledge of word processing; knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures; ability to analyze and draw conclusions from financial data; and attention to detail and accuracy are essential in performing the functions of the job.
SALARY: Salary and benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the Maine Community College System and the MSEA Support Services Bargaining Unit Range 12, Salary $17.06 – $19.12/hr. ($35,484.80 -$39,769.60); Benefits include: Retirement in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) - in lieu of Social Security; full employee health/dental insurance and approximately 60% of cost for dependent coverage; life insurance paid by the MCCS; Vacation 15 days/year; Sick 12 days/year; and 13 paid holidays.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website, select the desired position, and select “Apply”. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume and official transcript.
Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Kennebec Valley Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact 207-453-5822.