The Executive Office of Education (EOE) is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist/Accountant IV. This position is an integral part of EOE's Fiscal Team, working closely with program staff, vendors, and grantees to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing and resolve any payment discrepancies.

The role of the Accountant IV is critical in ensuring the organization's financial health. This includes ensuring bills are accurate and paid on time and that any invoices received are authorized. This responsibility underscores the value and importance of the role in contributing to the organization's financial well-being.

This position will ensure that all internal and external fiscal deadlines are met. This role will work in the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS), Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW), and the Commonwealth's Procurement website (COMMBUYS). The incumbent will report to the Budget Director.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Fiscal Team and EOE's program staff to review and approve all vendors and grant payments to ensure timely approvals and payments.
o This includes supporting the EOE grants batch payment processing system

• Prioritize daily responsibilities within the Accounts Payable team.

• Maintain detailed electronic files/records and tracking mechanisms to monitor payables and ensure adherence to contract budgets and all reporting requirements.

• Work closely with the EOE Fiscal Team and program staff to resolve invoices, payment discrepancies, and documentation, which may include but is not limited to purchase orders, contracts, and financial reports.

• Ensure Commonwealth Payment Policies are followed, maximizing the return on Prompt Pay Discount (PPD) and less than 45-day bill paying statistics.

• Keep current on all policies and procedures and any updates distributed by the Office of the Comptroller related to State Finance Law and/or MMARS and advise EOE Fiscal of upcoming amendments or enhancements.

• Maintain and take responsibility for the filing system on SharePoint for all related billings, receivables, payments, vendor invoices, and correspondence.

• Research and resolve billing issues as they arise to ensure the best fiscal practice and customer service and assist team members with challenging invoice reconciliations

• Use the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse (CIW) to run payment and reconciliation queries comparing the budget to actuals (expenses) incurred.

• Assist in overseeing the EOE P-Card (VISA) purchases to monitor usage and prompt monthly payment; review that purchases made are within Commonwealth guidelines. Work with the Comptrollers' Office, CFO, and Budget Director to resolve any issues.

• Provide support for ordering supplies and managing subscriptions for the EOE Boston Main office.

• Work as a cross-trained Fiscal team member to assist in maintaining workflow during absences

• Actively participate in developing and integrating a customer service environment within EOE and other agencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CIW.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with MMARS.
• Knowledge of State Comptroller's rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable tracking systems.
• Ability to coordinate and plan work duties within the accounts payable team
• Knowledge and understanding of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' procurement policies.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to adjust to varying or changing situations to meet urgent or changing program requirements.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with agency business, financial contacts, and vendors
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a group.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge and understanding of state finance law and federal procurement and contracting regulations.
• Working knowledge of 801 CMR 21.00, the Commonwealth's regulations governing the procurement of commodities or services, including human and social services.

Travel may be required for this position.

Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.gov

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.