Accountant I

Description

The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks an Accountant I to serve a critical role on the Finance and Operations team, supporting the agency's accounting and financial operations. The level one Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day processing of financial transactions—predominantly in the areas of invoicing, receivables, and payables—through interactions with internal staff and external vendors. The level one Accountant works closely with members of the Finance and Operations team to ensure the agency's financial management is carried out with professionalism, accuracy, timeliness, and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounts payable efforts through purchase orders, vendor invoices, and account reconciliation
• Prepares reports to generate client invoices
• Processes employee expense reimbursements
• Maintains accurate and timely project information in the financial management system (Deltek Vision)
• Assists staff with various financial tracking and reporting activities, providing information, guidance, and support
• Assists the finance staff on contract development, extensions, amendments, and obtaining prior approvals from the clients
• Assists with procurement by ensuring that the agency meets the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 30B

Qualifications

• Associate degree in finance or accounting
• Minimum of two years of related experience in finance or accounting (a bachelor’s degree may count towards experience)
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, with a strong command of Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of basic accounting principles, documentation skills, and research and resolution skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences
• High level of discretion with confidential materials

• Experience working with Asana or other related project management software
• Proficient with Deltek Vision or other financial management software

Compensation and Benefits

The information below is a general overview of the benefit programs offered by CTPS. The benefits package is subject to change.

• 75% CTPS paid medical insurance premium
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings plans: Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement Board System (MSERB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Reasonable dental and vision plans
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 5 paid discretionary days per year (based on hire date)
• 20 CTPS-paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• Transit commuter subsidy up to $225
• Blue Bikes subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Professional development
• Professional membership dues assistance
• Short-term Disability coverage
• Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
• Mass4You Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program