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Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Emergency Medicine - W713000
Job Type: Part-Time
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 11, 2026
Work Location: 100% Onsite
Salary Minimum: USD $38,604.80/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $47,528.00/Yr.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Department Administrator or Financial Manager, the Financial Assistant III performs diversified and complex bookkeeping, secretarial, and administrative duties. The Financial Assistant III is responsible for establishing and maintaining a computerized accounting system to monitor all department accounts.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and maintain computerized accounting systems for multiple accounts
- Coordinate payment activities
- Reconcile accounting records with the Universitys Financial Reporting System
- Identify errors and work with Administrator and/or School fiscal to resolve
- Prepare and process payroll and/or personnel documents maintaining confidentiality
- Provide status reports generated by the computer for accounts on a periodic basis
- Ensure that accounts are not overcommitted and that budgeting guidelines are followed
- Assist Administrator in preparation of budget documents and perform special projects upon request
- Provide clerical support for Department Administrator and Faculty including word processing and routine correspondence
- Provide research and administrative support to special projects, preparing data, grant preparation, reports, and follow-up on projects
- Prepare and execute employee travel expenses with necessary documentation
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree in accounting, business, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of progressive office or related experience
- Strong working knowledge of basic bookkeeping and mathematics, Microsoft Office, financial spreadsheets, and relational database packages
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills, with ability to set priorities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent command of English including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Experience in handling complex and confidential material
- Demonstrated ability to act with discretion, judgment, and confidentiality
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general supervision of the Department Administrator or Financial Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Usual office environment
Preferred Qualifications should be:
- Advanced proficiency in excel functions
- A hybrid schedule will be considered after an appropriate training period
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
