Accountant III

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified applicants for the Accountant III Supervisor position. This position will perform a full array of financial and administrative support functions in the Central- West Region’s Operations Department.

The Accountant III will utilize electronic data processing accounting systems (MOSAIC, FMIS, Outlook, Microsoft Office Applications) to maintain effective information storage and retrieval, and to simplify manual accounting procedures. This position performs related duties such as attending staff meetings and training sessions; responding to inquiries regarding assigned agency functions; reviewing and/or reconciling receipts for reimbursement; and conferring with others concerning accounting related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Responsible for all aspects of employee supervision for Finance Department of the Central-West Region.
• Prepares budget projections and cost analysis for the BB account including needs, surplus and deficiencies throughout each fiscal year.
• Works with Central Office to manage the out of state travel process, including the FY blanket out of state travel forms.
• Manages the employee reimbursement system for all staff in Central-West Region.
• Tracks SNAP balances and works directly with the Business Office Manager to manage all SNAP reversions. Ensures that SNAP balances are accurately reflected in FMIS.
• Manages the Regional Section 8 Program including renewals, tracking monthly payments and enters in MOSAIC.
• Establishes and reviews encumbrances in state accounting system MOSAIC necessary for daily/monthly/annual payment activity for the DynaCash account.
• Manages the Regional DynaCash account by projecting annual funding needs; ensuring compliance standards issued by OSD, issues payments, reports and performs reconciliations and closing activities in MOSAIC as required.
• Performs comprehensive analysis of expenditures accurately and timely.
• Issues instructions, policy and guidelines to staff.
• Coordinates banking activities and works directly with financial institutions and management to ensure compliance under BPI, Comptroller and Treasurer.
• Works with other DDS agency personnel and outside vendor agencies such as Housing Authorities by telephone, in writing and/or in person to resolve accounting discrepancies and documentation for caseloads, various reports and/or projects.
• The Accountant III reconciles financial documents (audits), records, transactions and statements to ensure conformance with established Commonwealth policy and standards.
• Coordinates miscellaneous projects, adhoc reports, workgroup activities and attends meetings.
• Performs related duties as required.

Please Note :

This position is located in Springfield, MA

Schedule: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Days Off: Sunday/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:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) 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.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

· Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser- 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

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at:EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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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.