ACCOUNTANT

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Commissioners Office, Administrative Services Unit has a full time vacancy for an Accountant.

Summary: Plans and coordinates accounting, financial reporting and internal control activities including the development and interpretation of policies and the supervision of the technical aspects of accounting services within the Administrative Services Unit, Grants Management Section.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS – Under a recent change to the rules, an applicants relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associates degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelors degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Masters degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Four years experience in accounting or auditing work, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: None required.

PREFERRED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting and of the application of accounting principles and techniques to state accounting and budgeting operations. Ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of a staff of professional and non-professional employees. Ability to evaluate, develop and institute new accounting processes, records, procedures, and controls. Ability to train and provide guidance to professional accountants. Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with employees, governmental officials, and the general public.

Responsibilities:

Supervises the fiscal control activities for multiple American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal programs as well as develops summary data and maintains records of associated equipment.

Assesses budgetary needs of the program and prepares the biennial budget. Prepares all budgetary Governor &amp Executive Council requests for the ARP and all other federal programs. Interprets fiscal policies of federal and state agencies, and compiles financial and program information to monitor budgets for the ARP and other federal programs to ensure that adequate funding is available for program operations, and for annual and periodic reporting to entities such as the EPA, advisory board and the legislature.

Reviews multiple monthly reconciliations and financial reports in order to properly post journal entries to subsidiary systems and analyze the finances of the program. Projects future financial position using revenue analysis to ensure sustainability of the ARP and other federal programs.

Coordinates with program managers and loan recipients to finalize loan documents and prepares loan amortization schedules and invoices for loan recipients and inclusion in the closing loan documents. Evaluates appropriation expenditures and revenues to ensure timely collection, disbursement and reconciliation of funds.

Maintains accounting records and provides reports for the ARP and other federal programs.

Analyzes expenditures, projects future financial positions and monitors pro-forma financial statements. Consults with program managers relative to developing short-term policies.

Develops and updates operational procedures. Trains agency staff on how to process and maintain daily project records. Provides guidance to resolve technical, fiscal and accounting problems.

Communicates with state officials to solve problems relating to fund accounting, financial reports, and audit activities.

Oversees the ARP program positions to ensure the programs’ accounting is done accurately and in a timely fashion. Plans and reviews work assignments and conducts performance evaluations.

Continually seek to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Departments 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.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

For further information please contact Irene Fanning, Business Administrator at irene.fanning@es.nh.gov or at 603-271-4966.

*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 employees 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 States share of Employees 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.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964