Fiscal Specialist

Fiscal SpecialistATTENTION APPLICANTS: DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE MASS CAREERS WEBSITE. TO APPLY go to: Middlesex County DA's Office - Current OpeningsPosition Summary The Fiscal Specialist works as part of a team among the Administrative & Finance staff of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office (MDAO) with primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the daily encumbrance, procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions of the MDAO. This includes daily use of MOSAIC, the Commonwealth's accounting system and the Commonwealth's Information Warehouse (CIW). This includes managing expenses against the MDAO's current budget, assisting the CFO in developing future budget projections and budget requests, and procuring goods and services consistent with the required policy, procedures and statutes. Significant involvement with the MDAO fiscal year closing and opening activities are required which may impact the ability to schedule vacation time during this period of time. The Commonwealth fiscal year closes on June 30th. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual that enjoys being part of a fast-paced office, is able to multi-task, re-prioritize regularly and has an unwavering attention to detail. The successful candidate will also enjoy working with numbers; have the ability to think logically; have a passion to solve problems; and understand the important role this position plays in advancing the mission of the MDAO. The Fiscal Specialist reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and also works with the Payroll Analyst, the other Administrative Directors, the leadership of the office, members of the staff, other state agencies and outside vendors.Primary ResponsibilitiesBudget ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts Receivables / BankingEncumbrance ManagementProcurementMonitoring / Reconciling / ReportingCustomer Service FocusGrantsSystems & Procedures ImprovementOther Areas of ResponsibilitiesOther RequirementsQualificationsRequirementsBachelor's degreePrior experience working in a professional office environment; preferably working in a fiscal roleDeveloped skill in customer service, written and verbal communication and organizational skillsAbility to assess and address complex issues and matters in a timely fashionStrong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity in handling sensitive & confidential mattersOutstanding interpersonal skills and professional workplace etiquetteExcellent organizational and project completion skills, with strong attention to detailAbility to multi-task, refocus and re-prioritize in a high volume and fast paced environmentProven ability to meet firm deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAn understanding of the role of a modern prosecutor's office within the Criminal Justice System and the communityA sincere interest in the public sector and the work of the Middlesex District Attorney's OfficeStrong computer skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and OutlookA valid Massachusetts driver's license, as limited travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required from time to timePreferred QualificationsExperience with the Commonwealth's MMARS system and its Information Warehouse3-5 years prior budget and fiscal experiencePrior Commonwealth Agency fiscal experience or equivalentExperience Working with database queries, i.e. AccessOfficial Title : Fiscal Specialist IPrimary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Woburn - 15 Commonwealth AveJob: Accounting and FinanceAgency: Northern (Middlesex)DASchedule: Full-timeShift: DayJob Posting: Oct 22, 2026, 1:22:47 PMNumber of Openings: 1Salary: 75,000.00 - 90,000.00 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Colleen Flaherty / Human Resources Director - View phone number on click.appcast.io