Accountant II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

Incumbents in this series examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to provide advice or prepare statements. They prepare financial statements and reports, maintain accounting records, and perform related work. The Accountant II is responsible for timely and accurate payment of multiple district bills, supporting District 6 employees with fiscal needs, and applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure vendor account information is accurate and current. The role also interprets applicable state and federal requirements and assists with fiscal reporting and inquiries.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting or auditing, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education.
An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for the required experience.
Education toward a qualifying degree is prorated according to the proportion of degree requirements completed.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate payment of multiple district bills.
Use Mosaic, Project Info, Comm-Pass, and the Warehouse to collect information as needed.
Prepare documents for payment processing through Mosaic.
Enter payment documents into Project Info and Mosaic.
Review, prepare, and enter VCCs and VCMs into Mosaic.
Work with vendors to ensure account information is accurate and up to date.
Work with District 6 employees to manage their fiscal needs.
Encumber funds as needed to ensure bills are properly paid.
Interpret state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures concerning financial operations and accounting systems.
Confer with suppliers and service providers and their employees to explain rules, policies, and accounting procedures governing payments and related financial transactions.
Prepare or assist with researching and preparing fiscal reports, and respond to fiscal-related inquiries.
Maintain accurate electronic and manual filing systems for invoices and correspondence, accurate ledgers for assigned bills, and access-related computer systems concerning contractors, vendors, and billing issues.
Perform other job-related functions as required.