Business Office Manager - Accountant V

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Job Description - Business Office Manager - Accountant V (260000FJ)

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.

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Business Office.
• Monitor budget spending and report appropriation conditions to the Budget Director.
• 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.

• 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.

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

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor and respect by providing long term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras;

from World War II though the Global War on Terror. Learn more about our important work: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./che

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first…