Accountant I
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Job Description
- Accountant I (260005DM)
Job Description
Description
Accountant I
- Hogan Regional Center
- Danvers, MA
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the
Accountant Iposition to function in the Northeast Region located in Danvers, MA. This position supports financial activities related to the Hogan Facilities. The key function of the Accountant I – Hogan is to serve as technical support and liaison with the Client Funds Office and the Business Office for Hogan Facility client Funds and business operation needs. This Accountant I is expected to effectively represent the Northeast Region by building respectful and collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardian, provider agencies and other stakeholder groups involved in the work of the Region and the Department.
This position is responsible for interpreting state regulations, guidelines, and procedures for financial operations and accounting systems; conferring with suppliers of goods and/or providers of services and their employees to explain state/agency rules, policies and accounting procedures governing payment and related financial transactions, billing correctly, calculated sales tax and late fees. The Accountant I will work in compliance with agencies accounting policies and procedures including 801 CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) to ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth, Social Security Representative Payee Guidelines, and VA Fiduciary Guidelines as applicable.
Dutiesand Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Manages/administers Business Office general mail boxes including logging emails.
Scans Business Office receipts and documents.
Manages incoming Purchase Order Requests by reviewing information for accuracy and data entering the relevant information in Exceltoassign a Purchase Order number.
Enters payment transactions in MOSAIC.
Reviews invoices and corresponding proof of delivery for accuracy prior to processing for payment.
Learns allfacets of Business Office activities and performs related duties as required.
Assists in forecasting expenses and management of accounts as needed.
Completes data entry related to Business Office and Client Funds.
Establishes and reviews requisitions for use of Client Funds, Gift Fund, and Director’s Fund for client spending activities reviewing for financial accuracy and making modifications and corrections as needed.
Manages and distributes clients’ cash and receipts.
Works with otherDDS Hogan agency personnel and outside vendor agencies by telephone, in writing and/or in person to obtain documentation for various reports and/or projects and purchases made.
Uses the financial statements provided by the Business Office and/or Client Funds Office and prepares EXCEL tracking as needed.
Reconciles requisitions and deposits documents, records, transactions, and statements to ensure math accuracy and receipts in conformance with established Commonwealth policy and standards
Uses electronic data processing accounting systems (Excel, Access, Word and possibly MOSAIC and FMIS, scanning devices, and 10
Key Calculator) to maintain effective information storage and retrieval, and to simplify manual accounting procedures.
Conducts banking transactions at local banking institutions.
Performs other related duties, including but not limited to: filing documents, maintaining payment records; preparing receipt vouchers, attending staff meetings and training sessions; responding to inquiries regarding assigned agency functions; reviewing and/or approving invoices for payment; and conferring with others concerning accounting related matters, and supporting virtual records room.
Preferred Qualifications at hire:- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, EXCEL, Access, and Word.
- Knowledge of MOSAIC and FMIS or other financial reporting software preferred.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology, and general…
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