District Six Accounting Co-op Spring 2025

Position Summary

The District Six Accounting Co-op will support the District Six Administrator with a variety of fiscal and budgeting projects and tasks. District Six is part of MassDOT's Highway Division and supports a wide range of projects and employees. The co-op will leverage their accounting knowledge to troubleshoot issues, maintain compliance with state and federal requirements, and participate in the day-to-day accounting work of the district.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for processing payments through the MMARS and Project Info system.
• Use accounting principles and procedures while working with vendors to ensure account information is accurate and up to date.
• Work with District 6 employees to manage their fiscal needs.
• Encumber funds as needed to ensure proper payment of bills.
• Review and process vendor invoices; confer with vendors by phone, in writing and in person to resolve accounting discrepancies; provide technical assistance to vendors to ensure compliance with agency laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepare and/or assist in the research and preparation of fiscal reports and respond to fiscal related inquiries.
• Prepare various budget and fiscal reports.
• Perform data analysis and/or audits as necessary.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual filing system for all related invoices and correspondence; maintain accurate ledgers for all assigned bills; access related computer systems related to contractors, vendors and billing issues.
• Perform other job-related functions as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in transportation and/or state government.
• Previous accounting or auditing experience preferred but not required.

About MassDOT:

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT's divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications:
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

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.