Accountant V: Ledger Reporting and Analysis

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Office of the comptroller (ctr)

Accountant v: ledger reporting and analysis

Fy27 - 003

About the office of the comptroller

The office of the comptroller ensures that the more than $50 billion in annual transactions authorized by the general appropriations act and supplemental appropriations are executed in accordance with all statutory requirements and recorded in compliance with accounting standards. We also oversee capital assets, federal funding inflows, and other transactions. We also own and maintain statewide payments and payroll systems, safeguarding critical financial information.

We operate in support of our partners, the financial staff at more than 150 departments and agencies across the commonwealth.

As stewards of the public trust, we aspire to inspire confidence by maintaining our core principles: clarity, integrity, and accountability.

The powers and obligations of the office of the comptroller are generally dictated by m.g.l.

C. 7a.

Position summary

The office of the comptroller (ctr) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) accountant v: ledger reporting and analysis in the general ledger unit of the statewide general accounting team. Reporting to the ledger unit manager and the chief accounting officer/assistant comptroller, this position serves as the accounting reporting and analysis lead for the general ledger unit.

This newly expanded role offers a unique opportunity to build and enhance the general ledger unit's financial reporting and analytical capabilities. The successful candidate will design and develop financial reporting templates, create data queries, perform complex financial analyses, and establish standardized reporting tools that support executive decision-making and improve accounting operations.

Following the initial development of the reporting framework, the position will transition to an ongoing balance of financial reporting, data analysis, process improvement, and general ledger accounting responsibilities. Working collaboratively with commonwealth departments and internal stakeholders, this position will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the integrity of the commonwealth's financial information.

Specific duties

This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of financial reporting and analytical tools for the general ledger unit. Initially, the incumbent will focus on designing reporting templates, developing data queries, and establishing standardized reporting processes that support executive decision-making. As these reporting tools become established, the position will transition to an ongoing balance of financial reporting, data analysis, process improvement, and general ledger accounting responsibilities.

The specific duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

* assist manager with developing reports to be used by senior leadership

* create relevant queries in access to extract necessary data for reports

* collect and compile data from various sources to facilitate reporting

* perform analysis of data including year over year and period over period

* design quarterly reporting package

* develop and maintain databases such as access

* automate and streamline report generation for accuracy and efficiency

* continuously identify and implement improvements to processes

* analyze data in various ledger reports, including balance sheet, for underlying issues; develop and implement solutions in conjunction with ledger team accountants and manager

* perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested

* prepare monthly and annual reconciliations and entries

* serve as back up for ledger unit duties including but not limited to: cash reconciliation, statutory accounts receivable, cash flow report, blue book reconciliation, payroll refund receipt vouchers (prrv)

Capabilities and attributes:

* must be able to use excel at an intermediate level and handle large amounts of data with ease

* comfortable using word, power point, excel, access, outlook and other business applications

* high level of attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in reporting

* ability to learn quickly, and solve issues that do not have a prior process to follow

* ability to maintain professional demeanor

Bargaining unit / salary range nage unit 6 / grade 14: $80,411.50 - $

As per the unit 6 collective bargaining agreement between the commonwealth of massachusetts and the national association of government employees. The range is based upon a series of steps. Any…