Revenue Accountant III (Accountant III)

DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Revenue Accountant III will administer and review revenue collection activity for MassDOT Highway accounts receivable billings, including rental and leased properties, the Highway Logo Sign Program, State Police details, employee benefits, trucking permits, and other miscellaneous revenue billings.The position will generate and review revenue transactions in MOSAIC, apply and reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts, maintain account balances for prepaid customers, research and resolve unmatched receipts, create and amend customer account information, generate collection correspondence, and produce Mosaic/CIW reports for inquiries, reconciliations, and management review.This position will review accounting records, reports, and procedures for accuracy; recommend improvements to revenue accounting operations; identify trends or discrepancies affecting revenue activity; and provide guidance to internal and external customers regarding state finance laws and agency rules, procedures, and financial transactions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister MassDOT Highway accounts receivable billing and revenue activity. Apply, reconcile, and review cash receipts and customer account activity. Perform review, reporting, and collection activity for revenue accounts. Process and reconcile customer refunds and overpayments.Reconcile trucking permit revenue and related electronic receipt activity. Process eminent domain trust fund and related Mosaic transactions. Interpret and understand state finance laws and agency rules, policies, and procedures in the execution of their duties and assistance to internal and external customers. Additional duties as assigned.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge or experience with accounting practices, general ledger, and/or bookkeeping.Knowledge or experience with state finance laws and procedures.Knowledge or experience with accounts receivable.Knowledge or experience with accounting software and how different systems interact.About MassDOTThe 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take 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 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. QualificationsMinimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.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.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.SubstitutionsI. 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. For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Comprehensive BenefitsWhen 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 Field: Accounting and FinanceOrganization: Massachusetts Department of TransportationSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day