The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and dedicated professional to join the Accounts Payable Unit as a support staff within the Accounting Unit of the Department of Public Health’s Central Services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, can multi-task, be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, and has experience working with the Teams and Zoom video conferencing platform. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):_ * Monitor, review and process payment documents for all DPH Bureaus with accuracy, completeness, content and reconciliation for compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations to ensure the inclusion of required information. * Ensures payments are processed in a timely and efficient manner to maximize the Prompt payment discount opportunities. * Authorizes and approves all payments in DPH Invoice Tracking System (ITS), MMARS and EIM via the approval role granted to them within the Virtual Gateway, EIM and MMARS. * Monitor, review and process travel documents for all DPH 7Bureau’s and4DPH Hospitals with accuracy, completeness, content and reconciliation for compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations to ensure the inclusion of required information. * Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required. * Responds to inquiries as assigned by Supervisor * Ability to gather information to resolve issues with account payable transactions * Helping to retrieve documents when needed for Audit purposes. _Required Qualifications:_ * Able to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations * Capacity to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing assigned unit activities * Able to gather information by examining records and documents * Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures * Capacity to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence * Capability to follow written and oral instructions * Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports * Skilled in assisting customers of diverse backgrounds. * Able to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational skills. _Preferred Qualifications:_// * Skilled in use of operating general office machines and equipment. Ex: Copiers, Scanners, Laptops, etc * Understanding of best practices for relationship building and effective collaboration. * High level of self-motivation and accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team and tasks. * Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong ability to successfully multi-task * Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook; Teams video conferencing a plus. _About the Department of Public Health:_ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at:* MA Department of Public Health__ __ * _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) one year 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 the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. // _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: Department of Public Health *Title: *Accounts Payable Coordinator Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 24000AAO