ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR | Budget Division

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

11d•$75,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Coordinator is a member of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) Budget Division and reports to the Deputy Budget Director. This position will be the point person for AGO accounts associated with settlements and grant programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and/or relevant experience with accounts payable or contracts.
Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, including other Commonwealth agencies and vendors.
Demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of financial or contract experience with the Commonwealth, preferred.
Knowledge of MMARS/Mosaic, Access, and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point person for establishing and closing out Trust accounts.
Enter and process all encumbrances and payments from assigned accounts.
Update internal tracking reports related to grants, as needed.
Establish new vendor records in MOSAIC.
Utilize the Commonwealth Information Warehouse to generate expenditure and encumbrance reports for relevant staff and management.
Identify opportunities to improve or streamline the grants processes.
Monitor expenditure approvals and distribute to appropriate staff.
Consult with staff on the timing of closing out expired or inactive accounts.
Assist as needed with travel arrangements for leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.