Accounting Manager

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

20d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the oversight and execution of all accounting functions for Executive Office of Economic Development (EED), MA Marketing Partnership (MMP), and the MA Office of Business Development (SEA), including financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and fiscal close/open processes. This position supervises two accountants, establishes clear performance expectations, and ensures timely and accurate completion of all financial activities. The role partners closely with procurement staff to support purchasing, contract compliance, and vendor management, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to applicable state finance laws, regulations, and audit requirements. The Accounting Manager must demonstrate strong technical accounting expertise, supervisory capability, analytical skills, and the ability to implement and monitor effective compliance and control frameworks in a public-sector environment.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
• A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of government/public sector accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare general and financial reports.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare general and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for EED, MMP, and SEA.
• Manage fiscal close and open activities as prescribed by the Comptroller’s Office.
• Serve as the agency's Mosaic liaison and supports transition to the new platform.
• Maintain an awareness of Comptroller policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other Commonwealth fiscal regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor budget spending and report appropriation conditions to the Budget Director.
• Recommend, prepare, and submit budget transactions including IEs, CRs, EXs, and ISAs.
• Track and prepare administrative contracts and payments.
• Prepare reports to track contracts, expenditures, and projections monthly.
• Run bi-weekly payroll reports to review with Human Resources.
• Review and approve orders in Commbuys, in coordination with the procurement team.
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and p-card accounts monthly.
• Develop reports utilizing the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse and query tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Navigate MOSAIC to obtain contract, financial, and purchasing information.
• Approve travel reimbursement requests submitted by employees.
• Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures relating to internal controls and accounting methods.
• Evaluate employees based on job performances in accordance with Employee Performance Review System (EPRS) guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees