ACCOUNTANT IV

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Workforce Innovation

Bureau of Disability Determination Service

21 South Fruit Street


Concord, NH 03301

Accountant IV

Position #43683

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Workforce Innovation & Bureau of Disability Determination Service has a full-time vacancy for an Accountant IV.


Summary:

To plan and coordinate the fiscal and financial operations of the Disability Determination Services accounting and auditing functions including the development and interpretation of policies and the supervision of technical aspects of accounting services

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/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in accounting, auditing or business administration.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license or access to transportation

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience in supervision or team leadership

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

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.


When applicable, 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:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Supervises specialized duties on technical fiscal control and develops fiscal controls and summary data. Develops financial spreadsheets for the Bureau of Disability Determination Services. Develops and applies new methods of recording financial transactions to ensure proper spending controls are adhered to and that administrative policies are carried out.

Interprets fiscal policies of federal agency. Establishes technical fiscal controls to automate the maintenance of internal federal control ledgers and assumes responsibility for monthly accuracy.


Prepares reports for the Federal Disability Determination Services according to guidelines established.


Assists in the preparation of the budget for the Bureau of Disability Determination Services. Consults with supervisor and Administrator of the Bureau of Finance, Policy and Planning relative to developing budgetary controls and documentation. Attends meetings and trainings to assist with policies and procedures for agency fiscal operations.

Responds to questions from agency personnel on expenditures, encumbrances, and other related financial data. Coordinates with other employees within the Department to insure that proper funding controls are kept. Communicates with other agencies to resolve financial issues that arise and to gather information to assist in financial procedures.

Plans the development of accounting operational manuals including periodic update of work methods and procedures.

Reviews statistical reports and fiscal summaries of accounting staff in order to make decisions concerning new techniques for analysis and control of financial data.


Evaluates work performance of accounting staff concerned with agency fiscal and budgetary operations.

Analyzes appropriation expenditures status and assumes responsibility for monthly preparation of status reports.

For further information please contact Lisa Beck, Administrator, View email address on click.appcast.io.

*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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% 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:

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