Fiscal Specialist

Fiscal Specialist

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE MASS CAREERS WEBSITE. TO APPLY go to: Middlesex County DA's Office - Current Openings

Position 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 Responsibilities

• Budget Management
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivables / Banking
• Encumbrance Management
• Procurement
• Monitoring / Reconciling / Reporting
• Customer Service Focus
• Grants
• Systems & Procedures Improvement
• Other Areas of Responsibilities
• Other Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience working in a professional office environment; preferably working in a fiscal role
• Developed skill in customer service, written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to assess and address complex issues and matters in a timely fashion
• Strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity in handling sensitive & confidential matters
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional workplace etiquette
• Excellent organizational and project completion skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, refocus and re-prioritize in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Proven ability to meet firm deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of a modern prosecutor's office within the Criminal Justice System and the community
• A sincere interest in the public sector and the work of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office
• Strong computer skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license, as limited travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required from time to time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Commonwealth's MMARS system and its Information Warehouse
• 3-5 years prior budget and fiscal experience
• Prior Commonwealth Agency fiscal experience or equivalent
• Experience Working with database queries, i.e. Access

Official Title : Fiscal Specialist I

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Woburn - 15 Commonwealth Ave

Job: Accounting and Finance

Agency: Northern (Middlesex)DA

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Oct 22, 2026, 1:22:47 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 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