Hybrid Accounts Payable Accountant – Public Finance

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant (260007RQ) in the Office of Administration & Finance/Division of Public Housing and Rental Assistance. This role will review payment requests, prepare PRCs, and process vendor and Local Housing Authority payments while ensuring funds availability and audit readiness.

Qualified candidates have at least three years in accounting or auditing, with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time accounting or auditing experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Education substitutions include Associate's degree for up to one year, Bachelor's for up to two years, or a Graduate degree.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated based on coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes payment requests for direct vendors and staff expenses, ensuring funds availability.
• Prepares payment documents (PRCs) to meet deadlines and prompt pay discounts.
• Processes payment notifications to local housing authorities as needed.
• Maintains a spreadsheet for payments on hold and updates as payments are made.
• Works with program managers to process contracts and encumbrances for Direct vendors.
• Maintains accurate payment documentation and files for audit readiness.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Graduate degree in accounting

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant (260007RQ) in the Office of Administration & Finance/Division of Public Housing and Rental Assistance. This role will review payment requests, prepare PRCs, and process vendor and Local Housing Authority payments while ensuring funds availability and audit readiness.

Qualified candidates have at least three years in accounting or auditing, with supervisory experience.