Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Accountant IV. Our selected candidate will oversee the Department\xe2\x80\x99s Prior Year Deficiency (PYD) process, including prior State Fiscal Year obligations for services, goods, and payroll. The candidate will take the lead in forecasting and managing DCF\xe2\x80\x99s deficiency budget and will work closely with stakeholders at EOHHS Payroll/Personnel and the Office of the State Comptroller to compile and process payments. The candidate will report to the Director of Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Build and execute queries and run reports to fetch data on Prior Year Deficiency (PYD) obligations
• Forecast, manage, and report on the allotted PYD budgets for each appropriation, working with the Budget Unit to monitor and manage the allotted budgets
• Analyze PYD data to study trends and make budget recommendations to the Accounting Director and requests to the Budget Director
• Work with service providers, vendors, and staff to resolve outstanding prior year invoices
• Prepare required documentation for review and submission of PYD requests to the Comptroller
• Maintain timely and accurate records of all PYD requests that are received by the Accounting Unit, submitted to Comptroller, and paid
• Communicate with the DCF Accounts Payable team and analyze current year obligations
• Take preventative measures to ensure current year obligations are paid prior to Fiscal Year Close
• Communicate with oversight agencies (Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Comptroller) to ensure PYDs are processed in a timely manner
• Work with colleagues and DCF Information Technology to properly document paid PYDs in i-FamilyNet
• Make recommendations on processes and controls to limit future PYD expenditures
• Other duties, as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications (specifically, Excel and Access)
• Working knowledge of Mass Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS)
• Experience building and running reports in the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW)
• Working knowledge of DCF\xe2\x80\x99s internal accounting system, i-FamilyNet
• Working knowledge of the Comptroller\xe2\x80\x99s Prior Year Deficiency process/requirements
• Ability to analyze financial data and solve problems
• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability working with difficult clients

TO APPLY:

Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying.

About the Department of Children and Families:

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF\xe2\x80\x99s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.

DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth\'s children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care, when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and 6) committed to continuous learning.

For more information about our agency and programs visit:

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth\xe2\x80\x99s website.

• Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division\xe2\x80\x99s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth\xe2\x80\x99s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 2.

Qualifications

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, 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.

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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.

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