State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

ACCOUNTANT I

LABOR GRADE 16

Position #12050

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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

Summary:

Maintains SRF financial records within the Administrative Services Unit, SRF Accounting Section.
Responsibilities:

Processes payment requests to loan and grant recipients for all programs to ensure timely disbursement of funds. Creates, updates and maintains loan, grant and contract folders for all programs. Enters the disbursements into the Loan and Grant Tracking System and NHFIRST.

Prepares deposits for payments received in the SRF program to ensure timely allocation of funds. Enters the deposits into the Loan and Grant Tracking System and NHFIRST.

Assists program managers and Accountant IV with financial and budgetary reports as well as preparation of the biennial budget.

Reconciles, analyzes and audits monthly expenditures between NHFIRST and Oracle to ensure accurate records and proper authorization of expenditures. Performs program tracking within accounts and prepares quarterly reports for program managers.

Transfers and processes bi-weekly payroll expenditures to correctly allocate the section’s accounts; including coding, allocating time, and creating reports as required.

Maintains State Aid Grant database; provides statistical and financial reports for year-end financial reporting as well as for program managers and the Drinking Water Groundwater Bureau Administrator as needed.

Creates and updates procedures, as needed, to satisfy state and federal requirements; training staff and oversight as necessary.

Communicates with a diverse clientele and possesses the ability to resolve issues in accordance with state procedures and guidelines.

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.

Education: Bachelor's 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: One year's experience in accounting or auditing work. 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. Prior experience with NHFIRST is highly preferred. Must possess the ability to multi-task and meet ever changing deadlines and demands. Must be flexible, able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities, work independently, pay great attention to detail and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with DES employees, staff at other state agencies and customers.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a 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.

Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply and provide detailed information on that experience as it may be able to be considered in lieu of required formal education. However, those same years of relevant experience that are considered in place of formal education cannot also be used to satisfy years of required experience.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

For further information please contact Parashuram Shrestha, Accountant IV at parashuram.shrestha@des.nh.gov or at 603-271-5319. You may also contact Raymond Wilson, HR Coordinator at 603-271-1496 or at raymond.j.wilson@des.nh.gov .

*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.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.53% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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