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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

For technical help with MassCareers, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

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

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) one year 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 the required experience.* 

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

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.