Audit & Fiscal Compliance Monitors (2)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.
This position offers some flexibility of location within the current hybrid work model.
The Audit & Fiscal Compliance Monitor ensures that funding awarded by EEC through this grant is spent according to the requirements of the grant, the terms and conditions of the contract, and according to the applicable regulations of the state oversight agency (Office of the State Comptroller, OSC) as well as federal regulations. The Audit & Fiscal Compliance Monitor will be responsible to review grantee budgets and expenditures to ensure that the requirements of the grants are met. In addition, the Audit & Fiscal Compliance Monitor reviews the contractor’s management procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and all relevant state and federal regulations. This position requires the person to have access to a vehicle and travel for approximately 80%25 of the time.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Ability to read and interpret financial documents such as financial statements, general ledgers, and journal entries.
• Ability to understand, apply, and explain the provisions of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and contract management, including planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and decision-making.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather information and anticipate and analyze difficult situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, deal tactfully with others, and to adjust to changing situations to meet changing program need.
• Ability to work flexibly and to adjust to delays and changes in schedules.
• Based on assignment, travel is required. Those employees who use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or equivalent from another state.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of general accounting, the terminology, and standard abbreviations.
• A sense of humor and a willingness to embrace challenges are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a risk assessment for the grant funding as well as a monitoring schedule based upon the risk assessment;
• Implement a monitoring cycle, conduct monitoring visits, develop monitoring reports, and provide a corrective action plan and follow up with vendors/grantees;
• Conduct monitoring reviews based on requirements set forth by state and federal policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance;
• Track and report on monitoring data including request for funding and payment recovery information;
• Draft reports and responses to comply with federal grant regulations to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations;
• Provide policy and fiscal technical assistance to providers and grantees;
• Communicate with EEC programmatic staff on a regular basis regarding the fiscal status of programs; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees