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_About the Organization:_ The Division of Insurance ("DOI"), an Agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ("OCABR"), administers the Commonwealth’s insurance consumer protection laws through its regulation of the insurance industry. The primary mission of the Division is to monitor the solvency of its licensees in order to promote a healthy, responsive and willing marketplace for consumers who purchase insurance products. The Division also investigates and responds to consumer inquiries and complaints, enforces state insurance laws and regulations, and provides the public with accurate and unbiased insurance information. An important aspect of the Division’s work is ensuring that the individuals and business entities conducting the business of insurance in Massachusetts do so in a legal and timely manner. The Division of Insurance is committed to creating and sustaining a work culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful to all its employees regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or disability status. We strive to reflect diversity in all facets and levels of our agency. The Division of Insurance values inclusiveness and diversity within their employee and management teams. Within our community we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. The Division of Insurance is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and talents to serve our citizens. _About the Role:_ The Accountant IV examines accounting data, prepares financial statements and reports, maintains accounting records and performs related work as required. Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) * Confer with agency personnel including department revenue coordinators, and outside entities including OCA/ASU, Bank of America, National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and the NAIC by telephone, in email or in person to resolve accounting discrepancies and/or obtain statistical data and documentation for various reports and/or projects. * Prepare financial statements and reports and maintain agency accounts and records such as cash receipt registers, budgetary control, etc. to reflect financial status. * Prepare agency daily deposit by collecting cash, checks, and lockbox statements, adding total and preparing cash receipt form. * Reconcile financial documents, records, transactions and statements to ensure they conform with conformance with established CTR standards. * Process requests for electronic refunds to the EFT-ACH vendor. * Review agency accounting procedures to ensure they conform with established reporting requirements. * Provide technical assistance to employees, licensees, state agencies, and the general public, to ensure compliance with agency laws, rules, regulations and protocols. * Perform related duties such as preparing receipt vouchers; attending staff meetings and training sessions; responding to inquiries regarding assigned agency functions; reviewing and/or approving refund payments; and conferring with others concerning accounting-related matters. * Determine scope and format for year-end cash audit performed by the Office of the State Auditor. * Review accounting procedures, reports, etc. to ensure accuracy and to check for necessary updates and corrections. Recommends changes or improvements in agency accounting procedures or operations. * Review reports or trends in major programs to determine their effect on spending. * Maintain various Excel spreadsheets to log cashbook, revenue receipt, refunds, and other accounting functions. _Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:_ * Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s budgeting and allotment process. * Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s expenditure classification system. * Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s State Finance Law. * Demonstrated proficiency in using MMARS and the CIW. * Demonstrated proficiency creating reports, tracking sheets, and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel. * Ability to write about and to explain assigned duties to staff at all levels, in order to formulate a DOI Accounting Procedures Manual. __ _All applicants should attach a cover letter and resume to their online submission for this position._ /SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION’S RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN THE CASE OF A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL APPLY TO (OR WILL BE UTILIZED FOR) PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE./ First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) 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 (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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. Job: Accounting and Finance* *Organization: Division of Insurance *Title: *Accountant IV Location: Massachusetts-Boston - 1000 Washington St Requisition ID: 240007G3