Accountant V

Accountant V - (240009FJ) The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and mission driven leader for our Accountant V vacancy. The selected candidate will play a vital role managing the Business Office team who processes all accounts payables for the Veterans Home at Holyoke. The Accountant V will also be responsible for running various financial reports, ensuring all finance policies and procedures are being followed and maintaining harmonious relationships between departments and vendors. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are general summary and not all inclusive): Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Business Office. Serves as the agency\'s MMARs liaison, which consists of having an advanced understanding of how to use finance modules, providing training to staff on usage, and staying up-to-date on any system updates. Monitor budget spending and report appropriation conditions to the Budget Director. Reviews and approves all purchase order and payment journal entries made by Accountants. Develops reports utilizing the Commonwealth\'s Information Warehouse and query tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel. Processes paperwork for DCAMM Service Contracts once they are awarded. Navigates MMARS to obtain contract, financial, and purchasing information. Assists in the development of internal policies and procedures relating to internal controls and accounting methods. Remains up-to-date on Comptroller\'s, A&F, OSD and any other relevant financial policies, procedures, and rules/regulations. Evaluates employees based on job performances in accordance with EPRS guidelines and disciplines as necessary Conducts regular team meetings and 1:1\'s with staff. Updates financial data in the electronic medical record (EMR) database including month and close and write offs. Updates AHC Current Procedural Terminology codes as needed. Approves vacation and time-off requests submitted by employees. Generates monthly daily cost of care report for UMASS billing team. Processes monthly pharmaceutical drugs reimbursement with the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans with aide and attendance benefits. Prepares bi-weekly payroll and overtime reports for CFO and Budget Director. Processes employee reimbursement and training and career ladder requests. Performs monthly write-offs in MMARS for uncollectable bills. Works collaboratively with departments and vendors on questions and concerns related to purchase orders, invoices and disputes. Conducts regular audits on journal entries submitted by Business Team to ensure that are in compliance with statement finance policies, rules and regulations. Conducts monthly open encumbrances report and follows up accordingly with departments on outstanding balances. Performs other related duties as required. Required Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related background. Can replace with experience working in the field. Basic knowledge of governmental accounting Knowledge of the principles an practices of business management. Ability to supervisor, plan and assign work. Ability to review and evaluate employee performance. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with others. SEE THE VETERAN\' S HOME OF HOLYOKE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION