Associate Fiscal Officer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,484 - 114,536; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks an Associate Fiscal Officer for the Supreme Judicial Court in Boston, MA. This role will involve performing various budget, financial, human resources, and payroll functions for the court.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of MOSAIC and HR/CMS. The position offers a competitive salary range and potential remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of state fiscal experience.
• Knowledge of state fiscal procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter encumbrances and disbursements into MOSAIC.
• Assist in data input into the Human Resources/Compensation Management System.
• Maintain and reconcile employee and contractor time and attendance.

Skills

State fiscal procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial report generation and analysis

Problem identification and solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MOSAIC

HR/CMS

Job description

Associate Fiscal Officer (260003VO)

Working within the Fiscal Department of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Associate Fiscal Officer will perform a variety of budget, financial, human resource, and payroll related functions for the court.

Major Duties

• Prepare and enter encumbrances and disbursements into MOSAIC (the state’s financial application).
• Assist in data input into the Human Resources/Compensation Management System (HR/CMS).
• Maintain and reconcile employee and contractor time and attendance.
• Assist SJC departments with procurements and prepare required documents.
• Assist with preparation of annual service contracts and interdepartmental service agreements.
• Work with vendors on inquiries and coordinate supply orders for SJC departments.
• Assist with management, reporting, and record keeping of federal grants.
• Perform related duties as required.

Supervision

The Associate Fiscal Officer will report directly to the Chief Fiscal Officer and also receive direction from the Deputy Fiscal Officer.

Salary

Job Grade 17 with a range from $85,484.45 (Step 1) to $114,536.87 (Step 8). New employees typically begin at or near Step 1 and thereafter receive annual increases through Step 8.

Other Notes

This posting is for a position located at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, MA. The Supreme Judicial Court has a remote work policy under which employees may be allowed to work remotely for part of their weekly schedule.

Application Requirements

• Current resume
• A completed SJC Employment Application and Addendum.

Open until filled, but candidate assessment will begin on June 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of state fiscal experience or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Knowledge of state fiscal procedures.
• Knowledge of MOSAIC and HR/CMS.
• Knowledge of the state procurement process.
• Ability to generate and analyze financial reports using the Commonwealth Information Warehouse System.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to independently identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow up with strong attention to detail.

Residency Requirement

By law, only individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may serve as employees of the Judicial branch.

The Supreme Judicial Court is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.