Accounting Support Specialist CL2 (Part-time, 20-Hours/Week)

The Student Government Association at the University of Southern Maine is seeking an Accounting Support Specialist to assist its business office, as well as student clubs and organizations.  

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official student governance body at USM.  Its main responsibilities are to help facilitate student/faculty relations, to ensure that student concerns and needs are resolved and to oversee student clubs and other activities.  The SGA ensures that students have a voice in what goes on around campus.  

The Accounting Support Specialist will be responsible for monetary transactions funded by the USM Student Government Association.  Responsibilities include administrative work relating to accounts receivable such auditing, checking balances and accounts, and preparing reports.  In addition, this position will perform work such as processing, distributing, and maintaining invoices, setting up and maintaining financial records, and processing financial forms.   

The starting rate of pay will be $19.61 per hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is part-time, working 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit (based upon part-time status).

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Demonstrated administrative and accounting support or comparable experience
• Ability to work well with many people at all levels
• Computer proficiency (ex. MS Office, web)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

How To Apply:

Click on ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references
• For full consideration please submit all required materials by October 7, 2025.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
• Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.  

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

Eeo Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.