Salary: 19.570-25.890 :USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Healthcare Facilities

Glencliff Home

393 High St. Glencliff, NH 03238

Accountant

#14843

8:00am – 4:00pm

$19.57 - $25.89 per hour

** This position offers a Trainee Status at a pay rate of $18.85 per hour; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of Accountant, within one (1) year of hire date**

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, Glencliff Home has a full-time vacancy for an Accountant .

Summary:

Participates in the activities of accounts payable and financial reporting. Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounts payable records to ensure compliance with state and facility fiscal policies.

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

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the NH First financial system to conduct a variety of financial transactions including deposits, requisitions, purchase orders, and prepare summaries and reports. Utilizes knowledge of the State contracting and vendor set-up processes to accurately establish vendors in the financial system.

Responsibilities:

Examines invoice supporting documents to determine accuracy and authenticity of purchases and expenditures and prepares invoices for processing, including proper cost code information, for timely and accurate payment, and contacts vendors to resolve any discrepancies.

Analyze contract and rental agreement expenditures and records to ensure specifications are met and not exceeded. Responsible for contacting vendor to rectify changes and ensure accurate payment.

Maintains cash accounts for Canteen/Boutique, Resident Council, Patient Welfare, Meal ticket and other miscellaneous sales. Documents each transaction in an Excel spreadsheet to reflect records payments, cash collection, and ticket numbers to maintain accurate and complete financial files.

Works with department heads to resolve accounts payable issues such as duplicate payments, coding errors, as well as clarify issues regarding the operating budget.

Reconciles bank statements for facility trust accounts. Audits computer printouts by comparing data; make corrections and adjustments to the data.

Provides general secretarial support, including form letters, vendor agreements and prepares rough and final report narratives as requested by supervisor, filing, and acts as primary back-up to Switchboard Provides information requested by the public and professionals regarding program services and if necessary, routes telephone calls to appropriate personnel.

Conducts training for department heads and new hires to explain the purchasing process.

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 Jessica Hanson, Business Administrator II, 603-989-95213, Jessica.A.Hanson@dhhs.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.

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.pdf

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

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964