Accountant V

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. Qualifications Acquired on the Job: Advanced understanding of the MMARS system. Develop reports utilizing the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse. Prints MMARs reports utilizing Document Direct. Utilizes OSD contracts and procurement tables in MMARS. Navigates the Comptroller's internet pages to stay abreast of current accounting policies and procedures and other applicable information. About the Veterans Home at Holyoke: The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans Home is staffed by approximately 350 administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect" to our veterans. Qualifications: First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing of which at least (B) three 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. 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 COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Pre-Offer Process: For BU and MI-MIV 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. 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.