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The APA is seeking an accountant to be our state-wide union treasurer. Here is a run down on the position and what we are looking for in a candidate:

The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of all receipts and disbursements for the APA. This role involves monitoring financial accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing monthly financial reports to both the State President and the State Executive Board.

• Stipend: $350 per month
• Supervision Received: Reports to the State President and the State Executive Board
• Supervision Exercised: Oversees the Membership Coordinator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field required
• Possess and maintain current accounting and finance credentials
• Be proficient with spreadsheets, reconciliations and accounting software (ADP preferred)
• Eligible to be bonded by MTA

Duties

• Hold and manage APA funds, ensuring disbursements align with budgeted authorizations.
• Maintain monthly payroll for State Executive Board members.
• Work with an independent auditor and MTA accounting personnel to prepare the annual financial statement for APA membership.
• Keep accurate records of all receipts and disbursements, ensuring payments follow an agreed-upon schedule and are completed no later than 60 days after the final due date.
• Obtain a counter-signature from the President or Vice-President for any disbursements exceeding $1,500.
• Keep the President and Executive Board informed of the APA’s financial condition and assist in drafting the annual budget.
• Complete and submit reports required by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Department of Labor, and other regulatory agencies.
• Certify the accurate roll of membership with assistance from the Membership Coordinator.

 APA members – Important Action item below!

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to repair the persistent funding inequality that exists at in public Higher Education in our state. Consider the following facts:

-Massachusetts is underfunding its state colleges and universities by more than 500 million dollars per year according to a state commission that studied the issue

-State investment in public higher education is down 31% from its peak in 2001

-Student loan debt has more than doubled since 2004

-The Cherish Act in the State House now is worth over eight million dollars in funding to Mass Art per year.

In mid-May legislators will be in the middle of their annual budget debate and they will be thinking about how much money they can put into our schools, colleges and 

Click here to register for the May 16^th events:

RSVP today for the 5/16 #FundOurFuture Rally at the State House (Free bus transportation is available) universities. Come to Boston on May 16^th to show legislators that they must deliver legislation that fully funds our college NOW.

We are organizing a major rally and march around the State House starting at 5 p.m.  Free bus transportation will be provided. We need you with us on May 16th, along with your co-workers, family and friends. Please sign up today!