ACCOUNTANT IV

Position #11385

Typical Starting Salary: $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

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 IV.

To plan and coordinate federal and other grant accounting, financial reporting and internal control activities including the development and interpretation of policies and the supervision of the technical aspects of accounting services within the Administrative Services Unit, Grants Management Section of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).

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.

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. Relevant experience and/or education must be in the fields of accounting or business administration involving fiscal management, including two years of supervisory or administrative experience

License/Certification:
Valid driver’s license required for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:
Criminal background and driving record review required.

Trainee Option:
Not Applicable

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of business management. Knowledge of public administration including budget preparation, personnel administration, purchasing and accounting activities. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and practices of the agency concerned. Knowledge of office management and the preparation and negotiation of leases and contracts. Ability to prepare and supervise preparation of budgetary and purchasing requests. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.

Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with subordinates and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
None

In-Band Advancement Available:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

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.

Supervises the fiscal control activities for the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and other federal grants as well as interprets fiscal policies of federal and state agencies, and compiles financial and program information to monitor budgets with minimal supervision. Assists program managers with periodic reporting and assessing budgetary needs for the biennial budget.

Manages the Cost Allocation System for federal grant match to ensure that the match is controlled and properly accounted for to maintain a flow of federal funds to the agency. Coordinates and maintains quality assurance of…