Accountant II - Crime Lab

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Maynard (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Massachusetts Department of State Police seeks an Accountant II for the Fiscal Unit in the Forensic Services Division to prepare fiscal and grant documents and review invoices. The incumbent will work with the Deputy Director and Accountant IV to maintain ledgers, process payments in MOSAIC, analyze expenditures, and support procurement controls and compliance with state policies.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to payment and contract

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time accounting or budgeting experience.
• Massachusetts driver's license may be required.
• Substitutions allow associate or bachelor's degree for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fiscal documents for Crime Lab accounts.
• Assist in developing budgets, reconciliations, and cost projections.
• Assist in monitoring internal controls and procurement policies.
• Process invoices and enter payments in MOSAIC.

Job description

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Job Description - Accountant II - Crime Lab (260006XT)

Job Description

Description

The Massachusetts State Police are seeking an Accountant II for our Fiscal Unit, at the Forensic Services Division, who will work directly with the Deputy Director and Accountant IV to prepare fiscal and grant documents. The incumbent will review, process all assigned invoices, resolve accounting discrepancies, examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing reports and maintaining the budget.

Duties:

• Prepare fiscal documents on behalf of the Crime Lab accounts while adhering to department and state contract terms and conditions.
• Assists Deputy Director and Accountant IV in developing budgets, reconciliations, cost projections and analysis.
• Assists in developing monitoring and adherence to internal controls and policies and procedures relevant to grant, revenue, purchasing and accounts payable.
• Reviews and processes assigned invoices and enters the payments into MOSAIC, the Commonwealth of MA accounting system.
• Reviews and enters assigned encumbrances into MOSAIC, the Commonwealth of MA accounting system.
• Reconciles assigned financial documents, record transactions and vendor statements.
• Maintains accurate ledgers for Crime Lab units and grants.
• Processes travel and training reimbursements.
• Maintains an electronic filing system for all related invoices, correspondence, and travel reimbursements.
• Research statewide/department contracts to secure the purchases using the proper procurement method, ensures proper use of said contracts and advise of the need for a request for response or incidental purchase.
• Process Request for Quotes and orders on COMMBUYS.
• Runs Commonwealth Information Warehouse reports on historical expenditures and data analysis.
• Ensure Commonwealth Payment Policies are always adhered, maximizing the return of Prompt Pay Discount and less than 45-day bill paying statistics.
• Confer with vendors of commodities and services and employees explain rules and regulations regarding payments, procurements, and related financial transactions. Further, work with suppliers and departmental personnel to resolve conflicts/discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with 801 CMR 21.00 and all other relevant financial policies distributed by oversight agencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the Commonwealth systems of CIW, COMMBUYS and MOSAIC.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices accounting including terminology.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts, and ledgers.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve accounting problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare general and financial reports.
• Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in a logical sequence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have (A) two years of full-time or equivalent part-time, general accounting or budgeting experience, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a class level specific to assignment.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, finance or business may be substituted for one year of the the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance or business may be substituted for the required experience.

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 ...

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.

Official Title : Accountant II

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Maynard - 124 Acton Street

Job

Accounting and Finance

Agency

Department of State Police

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2026, 2:04:26 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

60,662.16 - 86,657.74 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff... please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Avoresha Jordine - 5089887418

Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes