The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for a qualified Accountant Supervisor (Accountant III) to fill a Supervisory position in the Southeast Regional Business Office, in Middleboro, MA. The Accounting Supervisor will perform a full array of financial functions and provide supervision to accounting staff. This position will review agency accounting procedures, reports, etc. for accuracy, updating and correcting to ensure conformance with established reporting requirements and will recommend changes or improvements in accounting and office procedures. The candidate will maintain the database records for several applications. The Accountant III will act as the back-up to the Regional Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager.

Job Responsibilities: (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive.)

• Supervise the Accountant II staff.
• Oversee and entering lower subsidiary requisitions in Commbuys
• Preparation and input of purchasing documents into Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) for a budget of over $20 million.
• Proof, and advise all purchasing staff’s encumbrances in excess of 12,000 documents per year.
• Independently resolves procurement issues/activities while meeting the service needs of the DDS Southeast Region and Wrentham Developmental Center.
• Monitor and validate agency financial records; applies knowledge of purchasing principles and provides technical assistance regarding State Procurement rules and regulations.
• Confer with the Regional Business Manager and Assistant Regional Business Manager with issues or concerns pertaining to OSD in relation to statewide contracts or Commbuys procurement management system, CTR for MMARS inquiries and OVM for fleet management.
• Coordinate state owned property repair request WDC/SRS property management to ensure appropriate actions are taken and assist in prioritizing to addressing Health and safety issues.
• Reconcile financial documents (audits), records, transactions, and statements to ensure conformance with established standards and best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of MMARS and Commbuys.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel/Access/Word.
• Excellent organizational and Communication skills.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

Full-time – 37.5 hour weekly position.

Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM

Days off – Saturday and Sunday

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry

• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
• https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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’s website.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s 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’s website.

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ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.

This is a Civil Service position. If there is no Civil Service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

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.