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The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is seeking a fiscally experienced individual to fill the role of Accountant III. Reporting to the Accountant IV and the Director of Accounting the selected candidate will support the Office of Fiscal Management and Budget (OFMB). In this role the Accountant III will be responsible for managing the accounts payable side of Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS), as well as ensuring the Fiscal Department complies with Federal, State and COMMBUYS policies and procedures while processing payments for the entire agency. MRC is a learning and participatory performance culture with an emphasis on high performance teams, individual performance/contribution/impact, and engaging in activities to promote and support a program/division/agency (e.g., committee membership, Roadmap workgroup membership, presenting at Town Halls, achieving learning and performance goals). In addition, MRC is an agency committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity, as well as innovation, transformation, and change, and creating a culture of agility, excellence, and belonging. MRC has approximately 800 employees working in a hybrid remote and in-office environment. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)_: * Process consumer related encumbrance and payments. * Confer with agency personnel and outside agencies to resolve accounting discrepancies, develop & modify procedures for processes, train staff and/or obtain statistical data and documentation for various reports and documents for analysis and reviews. * Comply with State and Federal regulations. * Review payment and encumbrances for audit compliance. * Provide expertise and technical assistance to agency staff fiscal management matters (previously limited to department staff). * Reconcile payments and provide resolution for both internal and external customers. * Monitor and reconcile assigned appropriations to assist in federal reporting. * Identify and provide policy recommendations to the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager. * Vocational Rehabilitation consumers vendor code set up and maintenance. * Process and resolve Vocational Rehabilitation client ID issues with EHS IT. * Continually strive to improve current practices to streamline processes to be more efficient and enhance the use of technology to support business analytics. _Required Qualifications_: * Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology. * Demonstrated experience utilizing the methods of general report writing. * Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations. * Skilled in reading and interpreting documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers. * Capacity to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. _Preferred Qualifications_: * Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices, financial statements, and procedures. * Demonstrated ability to read and interpret financial reports, accounts, and ledgers; proficiency in calculating, balancing, and compiling figures. * Ability to work under pressure and manage projects with a high degree of accuracy. * Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. * Responsible for learning and staying up to date on MRC’s diversity, equity, inclusion and racial equity skills, results, and expectations specific to Vocational Rehabilitation programs. * Experience working in a team culture that values inclusivity, performance, transparency, and authenticity. * Knowledge of and experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity and effective engagement across differences. * Experience working in a team culture that values inclusivity, performance, transparency, and authenticity. * Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook as well as technologies supporting a remote workplace (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). * Solid written and oral communication skills and proficiency establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of diverse consumers, families, staff, and organizations. /_About the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission_/ MRC provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Our programs focus on vocational rehabilitation, community living, and disability determination for federal benefit programs. We are change agents and community builders. And we put the people we serve at the heart of everything we do. We envision a Commonwealth that is open to all, where everyone can seize their true potential and contribute fully to our communities and the world. Together with stakeholders, partners, and allies, MRC collaborates, problem solves, and innovates to bring about a better Massachusetts for everyone—one that is truly equitable, accessible, and inclusive. For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/mrc /_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 http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori 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. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 4. Applicants should upload a _cover letter_ and _resume_for the Accountant III requisition. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. _Minimum Entrance Requirements: _ Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) one year 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 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 the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. *_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: Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission *Title: *Accountant III Location: Massachusetts-Boston-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 2400084W