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Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. Who We Are as an Employer: At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. Job Opening: The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for an Accountant IV. This position is a higher-level accountingpositioninFiscalServicesgroup of the Division of Water Supply Protection (DWSP). FiscalServicesisresponsibleforthepurchasingofgoods,contractingforservices,andmanagingaccountspayablefortheDWSP.This individual is responsibleforworkingcloselywiththedepartmentmanagers,fiscalstaff,vendors,aswellas otherstateagencies,toprovidecoordination,analysis,information,andsupportintheareasofbudgets,accounting,finance,andprocurement. This person provided oversight of work products for fiscal services staff as well as the Regional accounting staff. Theindividualwouldalsoneedtopossesspersonalandprofessionalintegrity, excellentcommunicationskills,strongsupervisoryskills,andstronganalyticalanddecision-makingskills. GeneralStatementofDuties(mayincludeanyorallofthefollowing): -Purchasing,budgeting, accounts receivable,billing, and accountspayable. -Assistwiththecoordinationandsupervisionofthedailyoperationsofaccountspayableactivities. -Underdirection,providesdirectsupervisionover,assignsworkto,andreviewstheperformanceofassignedstaff. * * DetailedStatementofDutiesandResponsibilities -AccomplishesdepartmentobjectivesbyprocessingandanalyzingMMARSfinancialtransactionsforaccuracy,completeness,and authorizationinaccordancewiththepoliciesandproceduressetforthbytheOfficeoftheComptroller(CTR),OperationalServices Division (OSD), and Departmental internal controls. -Providesoversightofaccounting stafftoincludeconductingfiscalevaluationsandprovideongoingsupport,training,andresourcesto ensure compliance with purchasing rules and regulations. -ReviewsallMMARSdocumentsforAccountantstaff,monitorstheMMARSdocumentcatalogdailytoensurepriordaysactivitiesarecompleted. -Maintains files by subsidiary account in order that expenditures do not exceed appropriations. Provides information on subsidiary accounts and utility/phone expenditures in preparation of budget estimates. -Coordinationandsupervisionofthedailyoperationsofaccountspayableactivities. -Maintainandreconcilevendorstatementstoensureproperapplicationofpaymentsandpromptpaydiscountutilizationandresolve billing/balance discrepancies. -Processandpreparepurchaseordersrequisitionsandpaymentdocumentsensuringproperprocurementmethodsandcontractsare utilized and the receiving of goods and services is done in a timelymanner. -Responsibleforaccuraterecordkeepingofencumbrancesandpaymentdocumentationincludingbutnotlimitedto,ensuringaccurate supporting documentation for financial transactions, spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel database, various financial statements and reports, andvendor payment files. -Actsasfiscalliaisonwithagencypersonnel,oversightagencies,andvendorstoprovidetechnicalassistancetoensurecompliance with agency laws, rules, and regulations; in addition to handling purchasing, payment, and site-specific budget related issues to include monitoring situations to ensure issues are resolved. -Responsible for creating queries and statistical reports using MMARS, Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW), and other databasestocompilefinancialdataanduseindependentjudgmentforpurposesoftabulating,analyzing,andreviewingtoidentify variances, forecasting expenditures, and maintain various tracked financial data to ensure accuracy and accountability. -Assistwithdevelopmentandimplementationofproceduresandguidelinestoimproveandstreamlinefiscalactivitiestoincrease effectiveness within the daily operations of the Fiscal Services Division. -Examines all division employee reimbursements request for accuracy, completeness, and for state/agency compliance. -Provide relevant technical assistance to DWSP and OWR staff, and assist in training division staff about departmental policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and new staff. -Analyze expenditure patterns over fiscal years and make recommendations regarding improved spending -UtilizeMMARS,COMMBUYS,CIW,Microsoftapplications,andanyotherapprovedsystems. -OtherdutiesasassignedorrequiredbytheDivision. * First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. _Comprehensive 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Accounting and Finance *Organization: Department of Conservation & Recreation *Title: *Accountant IV Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 240009ZO