Accountant I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • North Middleboro, MA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• An Associate's or higher degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for the required (A) experience.
• 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.
• No substitution will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of MOSAIC, Commbuys, FMIS and Vendor Web
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Teams and Word
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Encumber and process lower subsidiary documents through MOSAIC, the Commonwealth’s modern, enterprise-wide financial and accounting system.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree