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Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Operations Division
7 Eagle Square, Concord NH
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Position # 8T3356
$28.74/hour - $38.85/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Office of professional licensure and Certification has a full-time vacancy for Chief Accountant position.
Summary:
Plans and evaluates the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification's (OPLC) financial operations. Responsible for the analysis of revenue and expense accounts and the reporting of accounting and statistical information.
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 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 6 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be accounting, business or public administration, or related field.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in a supervisory or team-lead role. Extensive knowledge of accounting methods of applying accounting principles and techniques to work situations. Extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations practices and procedures of New Hampshire public fiscal administration including budgeting and reporting. Extensive knowledge of enterprise accounting procedures and methods. Ability to analyze, evaluate and establish systems of accounts. Ability to analyze revenue receipts and expenditures and prepare complicated fiscal reports. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a staff of professional and non-professional employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, state department heads and officials and members of executive and legislative committees.
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 (STANDARD):None
DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):
Plans the development and implementation of the Monthly Budgetary report for all Departments within OPLC, up to and including, data queries, analyzing data for accuracy, transferring appropriations to correct funding sources including updating the general ledger and preparing journal entries.
Establishes, oversees, and maintains internal controls, to include but are not limited to, those related to the tax revenue of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
Supervises and trains Finance Office staff on appropriate use of systems, procedures, policies, etc. Assigns and reviews work product to ensure timely payments and the accurate distribution of funds.
Analyzes current workflow processes to identify and implement a variety of alternative solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Hires and evaluates the work performance of the Finance Office.
Assists in the preparation of contracts encumbrance requests and related reports for Governor and Council approval.
Develops special financial reports and conducts analysis used in the planning of capital and operating budgets. Plans and assists in the preparation of the biennium-operating budget to be forwarded to Bureau of Accounts, Fiscal Committee, and Governor's office.
Prepares and presents accurate month-end and year-end financial reports requested by the Business Administrator and Bureau of Accounts. Assists the Director of Operations with any requests for yearly audit requests.
Compiles and evaluates reports to validate financial transactions, budgetary transactions, and fiscal matters for use by Management.
For further information please contact Sharda Rao, HR Administrator @ 603 271 0605 and Sharda.b.rao1@Oplc.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 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:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
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:
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
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TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964