ACCOUNTANT III Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

ACCOUNTANT III

The State of New Hampshire – 3.7 Concord, NH Job Details Full-time $25.40 – $32.73 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Oracle Microsoft Outlook Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Accounting 1 year Full Job Description State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT 29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301 ACCOUNTANT III

Position # 41203 Typical Starting Salary Range is $25.40 – $32.73 /hr The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Commissioner’s Office, Administrative Services Unit has a full-time vacancy for an Accountant III.

Summary:

Administers and coordinates all financial aspects of the General Fund programs for the Administrative Services Unit, Administration Section of the Department of Environmental Services. Manages complex allocations for payments, which require department and unit wide knowledge for allocation across the department’s accounting units.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in business administration, accounting, or finance. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience:

Two years of experience in business administration, accounting or finance work, with responsibility for providing program information to others. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education

License/Certification:

None required.

Special Requirements :

Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with NHFIRST is highly preferred. Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively and provide instruction to a group, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with DES employees and staff at other state agencies.

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Processes complex allocated billings such as rent, phones, OIT, DOJ, EAP and other invoices allocated across the department’s accounts. This includes the preparation of cost allocation spreadsheets, adjustments between submitted budget and approved budget and payment processing. Reviews and rejects paperwork provided by staff and then further prepares and processes vouchers to ensure timely and accurate payment for travel reimbursements, utility, and other vendor invoices as well as maintaining contract folders. Assists employees in the preparation of in/out-of-state travel requests and reviews and/or rejects travel reimbursement vouchers to ensure that all necessary approvals are attached, and all charges are allowable. Payments to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Federal regulations, State and Department policies and procedures. Prepares and distributes information to employees about state/department policies/procedures on travel. Oversees the reconciling, analyzing, and auditing of the monthly expenditures of the General Fund accounts on data systems such as NHFIRST and Oracle to ensure accurate records and proper authorization of expenditures. Tracks and prepares necessary documents to transfer expenditures and adjusts to ensure accurate balances. Performs program tracking within accounts and prepares monthly reports/invoices to program managers and other agencies. Assists with the preparation of the biennial capital and operating budgets and overall agency budget review process; coordinates, analyzes and directs new project initiatives which impact more than one organizational unit. Prepares the biennial operating budget for the Section’s programs to ensure that adequate funding is available for program operations in consultation with the Business Administrator III. Manages Governor and Council (G&C) and Fiscal Committee requests for agency personnel and answers staff questions regarding Administrative Service Unit’s program policies and procedures. Communicates with a diverse clientele and possesses the ability to resolve issues in accordance with state procedures and guidelines. Provides oversight of Administration Section, as delegated by the Business Administrator III, and provides backup in his/her absence, and/or performs other duties as assigned. Assists Sections within the Unit with specified tasks as a cross-trained backup or necessitated by personnel shortage. Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department’s mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.

Disclaimer Statement :

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. For further information please contact Hiring Manager, Title, email address and phone number. •

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee’s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected. See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx Value of State’s share of

Employee’s Retirement:

13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.

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EOE TDD Access:

Relay NH 1-800-735-2964