New Job Accountant Iv In New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Administration, Bureau of Grants Management

33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

ACCOUNTANT IV

Position #10648

Labor Grade 23

$47,872.50 - $56,881.50

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Administration, Bureau of Grants Management has a full-time vacancy for Accountant IV, which has a 37.5 hour work week and is non-exempt.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Coordinates the accounting and auditing operations of the Bureau of Grants Management’s for federal, state and private grants by managing, tracking and reporting expenditures, budgets, requisition purchases and invoice payments in compliance with policies and procedures. Assists with operational activities of the Bureau including purchasing and office support tasks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develops, implements, and monitors appropriate fiscal policies, procedures and controls for grants in the Department of Safety.

Reconciles the state appropriations, tracks expenses for electronic cash drawdowns, completes cash receipt process and files required documentation according to established procedures.

Reviews payment requests for accuracy and reconciles backup documentation for reimbursement of grant eligible expenses to subrecipients of federal and state grant awards.

Provides technical and financial guidance in the interpretation and applications of policies and procedures of grants management to managers and subordinate staff.

Coordinates and controls all funds received, transfers, expenditures, and purchase requisitions. Establishes proper accounting procedures, audit trails for federal project account balances and prepares Governor & Council requests.

Establishes computerized ledgers for all grants and maintains accurate and updated fund balances and documentation for management.

Prepares monthly and year-end financial information, reports and documents; closes the financial ledger through the fiscal closing generator.

Creates training materials and templates for subordinate staff and other personnel in the proper techniques and procedures of grants management practices as required by the Government Accounting and Standards Board (G.A.S.B.). Maintains and updates a policy manual of accounting and auditing activities and work methods and procedures for federal grants.

Attends local conferences and meetings to keep current on newest financial requirements for grants allocation and to apply for new grants and for continued funds availability of existing grants as needed.

Assist the budget team with budget preparation, entering the budget into affinity and compiling budget documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Your Experience Counts See Per 405.01.

1.5 Years of additional relevant experience = Associate's Degree

3 Years of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's Degree

4.5 Years additional relevant experience = Master's Degree

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: 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

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 Janice Bresnahan, Financial Analyst, at [email protected].

*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:

Employee Benefits | NH Dept. of Administrative Services

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

Total Compensation Calculator | Human Resources | NH Dept. of Administrative Services

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

Human Resources | NH Dept. of Administrative Services

Benefits Summary (nh.gov)

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