Job Description
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking a full-time entry level accountant position for the Southeast Regional Business Office, located in Middleboro, MA. The Accountant I position meets the business needs of all areas in the DDS Southeast Region.
Job Responsibilities: (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive.)
- Encumber and process lower subsidiary documents through the Commonwealth's internal Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS).
- Respond to vendors regarding billing discrepancies, prompt pay discounts and other related billing/payment transactions.
- Respond to incoming calls from vendors, Regional staff, Area Offices, Southeastern Residential Services (SRS) and Wrentham Developmental Center (WDC).
- Enter information and maintain accurate spreadsheets for lower subsidiary accounts with Microsoft Excel and FMIS database.
- Process requests for purchase orders and ensure adequate funds are budgeted.
- Prepare payment vouchers for goods and services rendered.
- Enter requisitions and award bids for commodities in Commbuys.
- Daily receive, date stamp and distribute incoming mail.
- Store/file and retrieve records from files such as correspondence, purchase orders, payment vouchers, and research account balances.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of MMARS, Commbuys, FMIS and Vendor Web
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Word
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication skills
Agency Requirements:
- Must possess a current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent license from the state in which you reside.
Schedule Information:
• Full-time - 37.5 hour weekly position on 1st Shift (day)
• Schedule - Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Days off - Sunday and Saturday
About the Department of Developmental Services:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities
for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully
and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals
throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly
oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest
state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds
Pre-Hire Process:
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppcabuser-
registry
- Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://
www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
- National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
- https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks
As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the
selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of
the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's
website.
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring
Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the
Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.
This is a Civil Service position. If there is no Civil Service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered.
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) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in accounting or auditing, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required (A) experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required (A) experience.
II. Successfully completed education in accounting or business administration in a recognized business school or school of accounting may be substituted for the required (A) experience on the basis of one year of such education above the high school level for six months of the required (A) experience.
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitution will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range .
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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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.