Accountant I

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) 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.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Accountant I position to function in the Northeast Regional Business Office located in Danvers, MA. The Business Office is responsible for the purchasing of goods, contracting for services and managing Accounts Payable for a Regional Office, 5 Area Offices, the Hogan Regional Center and over 75 residential homes.

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

• Manages incoming Purchase Order Requests by reviewing information for accuracy and data entering the relevant information in Excel to assign a Purchase Order number.
• Enters Purchase Order Request data into the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS)
• Entering payment transactions in MMARS
• Reviews invoices and corresponding proof of delivery for accuracy prior to processing for payment.
• Learns all facets of Business Office activities and performs related duties as required.
• Forecasting expenses and management of accounts (e.g., Market Basket, Costco, etc.) is an essential function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
• Knowledge of MMARS preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write concisely and to express thoughts clearly.
• Must be able to deal with a variety of circumstances tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Must maintain a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Schedule:

Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week

Hours: 7:45 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

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