Business Office Manager - Accountant V

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Chelsea, MA

About The Position

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea is seeking a Business Office Manager (Accountant V) for their team. The Business Office Manager oversees day-to-day operations of the Business and Treasurers Offices while assisting the Chief Financial Officer in preparing financial reports. Additionally, responsible for navigating MMARS, approving bill payments and preparing payroll and other reports as required.

Requirements

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.
Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of with at least (B) three years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting or other financial background
Experience in a skilled nursing facility or other healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day operations of the Business Office.
Serves as the agency's MMARS liaison and New MMARS coach.
Monitor budget spending and report appropriation conditions to the Budget Director.
Approves all payments made by the facility.
Runs bi-weekly payroll reports and provides analysis on hirings and terminations.
Prepares ad-hoc reports to track utility expenses monthly.
Reviews and approves orders in Commbuys.
Responsible to record agency revenue and reconcile bank accounts monthly.
Maintains department contracts and works as liaison with OSD and the Comptroller’s Office.
Develops reports utilizing the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse and query tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
Processes paperwork for DCAMM Service Contracts once they are awarded.
Navigates MMARS to obtain contract, financial, and purchasing information.
Assists in the development of internal policies and procedures relating to internal controls and accounting methods.
Remains up to date on policies, procedures, and rules/regulations.
Evaluates employees based on job performances in accordance with EPRS guidelines and disciplines as necessary.
Approves vacations and time off requests submitted by employees.
Performs other related duties as required.