Accountant II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) seeks an Accountant II to manage timely payments, maintain ledgers, and prepare financial documents for multiple districts. The role requires accuracy, knowledge of state accounting, and collaboration with district staff.

Responsibilities include processing payments in Mosaic, data entry in Project Info, and ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines. A 2+ year accounting background and related substitutions are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of professional accounting or auditing experience
• Substitutions: Associate degree may substitute up to 1 year; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience
• Experience with state/federal accounting rules is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process timely and accurate payments for multiple districts using Mosaic and related systems
• Enter payment documents in Project Info and Mosaic
• Review and enter VCC/VCM data into Mosaic
• Encumber funds to ensure proper payment of bills
• Prepare fiscal reports and respond to inquiries
• Maintain filing systems and ledgers for assigned invoices

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Tools

Mosaic

Project Info

Comm-Pass

Warehouse

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Accountant II (260006BA)

Job Description

Description

Position Summary

Incumbents of this series examine accounting data; prepare financial statements and reports; maintain accounting records; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant II will be responsible for the timely, accurate payments of multiple district bills.

Utilize Mosaic, Project Info, Comm-Pass, and the Warehouse to collect information as needed.

Prepare documents for processing payments through the Mosaic system.

Perform data entry of payment documents in Project Info and Mosaic.

Review, prepare and enter VCC and VCM's into Mosaic.

Use accounting principles and procedures while working with vendors to ensure account information is accurate and up to date.

Work with District 6 employees to manage their fiscal needs.

Encumber funds as needed to ensure proper payment of bills.

Interpret state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures for financial operations and accounting systems.

Confer with suppliers of goods and/or providers of services and their employees to explain state/agency rules, policies and accounting procedures governing payment and related financial transactions.

Prepare and/or assist in the research and preparation of fiscal reports and respond to fiscal related inquiries.

Maintain accurate electronic and manual filing system for all related invoices and correspondence; maintain accurate ledgers for all assigned bills; access-related computer systems related to contractors, vendors and billing issues.

Perform other job-related functions as required.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) 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 experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree or higher 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.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail].

For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

For a disability-relevant reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADACoordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…

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. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Accountant II

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-Kneeland Street

Job

Accounting and Finance

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026, 1:54:23 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

60,661.53 - 88,790.52 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff… questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : DOT

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes