Fiscal Administrator I - Superior Court Administrative Office
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationMassachusetts-Boston
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 15h ago
Verified live15h ago
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Associate Degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Trial Court payroll requirements and variance
Knowledge of accounts payable, budgeting and accounting
Knowledge of operation and function of complex management organizational structures
Knowledge of automated information system
Knowledge of Trial Court procurement policies and procedures
Knowledge of expenditure classifications
Skill in recordkeeping
Skill in verbal and written communication
Skill in teamwork
Skill in organization and administration
Skill in troubleshooting and problem solving
Skill in data analysis
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to prepare financial and general reports
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to train, supervise and coordinate activities of professional staff
Ability to establish accounting processes
Ability to maintain and utilize information databases
Ability to compile financial data
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TRIAL COURT EMPLOYMENT PAGE LINKED BELOW.
https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/fiscal-administrator-i-superior-court-administrative-office-boston-massachusetts-united-states
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https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/fiscal-administrator-i-superior-court-administrative-office-boston-massachusetts-united-states
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This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT
The Trial Court is committed to:
• the fair and impartial administration of justice;
• protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties;
• equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment with policies and practices that strengthen and support diversity, equity, and inclusion
• efficient, effective and accountable resolution of disputes;
• prompt and courteous service to the public by committed and dedicated professionals utilizing best practices in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence.
Departmental Mission Statement: The Superior Court, the primary trial court for significant civil and criminal matters for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/superior-court
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About the role
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This position will report fully on-site, Monday – Friday.
Position Summary: Oversees work in fiscal tasks such as recording payroll transactions, purchasing, budget preparation, ensuring cost effectiveness, fiscal reporting, and project development. Conducts new employee orientation and performs various Human Resources functions. Serves as interdepartmental liaison as needed.
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of a Department Head or their manager-designee.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Administers overall contract process for any planned and unplanned services supporting the operations of the court department.
• Monitors the contract and fiscal activity for compliance with governing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Monitors funding allocation, object code budgeting and expenditure accounting.
• Monitors and projects expenditures and confers with management on the need for additional funding or funding transfers.
• Provides various fiscal, budget and contract monitoring reports to management.
• Handles all payroll transactions and attendance issues.
• Supervises daily payroll operations. Resolves complex payroll issues.
• Facilitates hiring process and orientation of new employees and interns.
• Performs benefits administration for staff and judges.
• Verifies employment, attendance, and leave of absence requests.
• Supervises fiscal tasks within the department.
• Oversees documentation for Americans with Disability Acts.
• Handles special projects as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, compares, and manages contracts.
• Manages purchasing for the Departmental Office.
• Coordinates with other departments.
• Performs other duties as required.
Job Competencies: Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Requirements
Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Trial Court and State fiscal procedures and accounting principles and practices.
Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.
Problem Solving: Accurately identifies and assesses common fiscal errors and fiscal procedural issues within the department and initiates corrective action.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of related work experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Trial Court payroll requirements and variance.
• Accounts payable, budgeting and accounting.
• Operation and function of complex management organizational structures.
• Automated information system.
• Trial Court procurement policies and procedures.
• Expenditure classifications.
Skill in:
• Recordkeeping.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Teamwork.
• Organization and administration.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Data analysis.
Ability to:
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare financial and general reports.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Train, supervise and coordinate activities of professional staff.
• Establish accounting processes.
• Maintain and utilize information databases.
• Compile financial data.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position serves as a lead worker.
Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments.
Physical Demands: This position requires sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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