Accountant Iii

~ NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Finance & Contracts

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

Position #18266

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Finance & Contracts has a full-time vacancy for an Accountant III.

To supervise and coordinate the revenue, receivables, billing and collection functions for the Bureau of Finance & Contracts of the Department of Transportation.

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 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience combination in accounting or business administration.
• License/Certification:
  None
• Other Requirements:
  None

• Three years of experience in accounting or auditing work, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with NHFIRST or other automated accounting systems. Computer proficiency in Access, Excel, Windows.

• None

• In-Band Advancement Available:
  No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
  No

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 and coordinates the Department’s revenue and collection functions for State and Federal projects, to include proper recording of revenue and collections from intra and interagency activity, making policy and procedure recommendations and coordinating with project managers and other department staff to ensure efficient collections and accurate recording of revenues.
• Prepares Dunning letters, follows-up on payments and responds to customer inquiries; and refers non-payment aged Accounts Receivable to Attorney General for collections per State laws. Serves as liaison with Attorney General’s Office and provides necessary documentation.
• Coordinates a quarterly review of the Department’s Statement of Appropriations to assure the accurate distribution of Department revenue and cash receipts for review by Accounts Receivable Supervisor.
• Performs monthly and annual reviews and reconciliations of current and deferred revenues and year-end compilation of accrued accounts receivable. Identifies, resolves and reports discrepancies to be addressed using agency policy.
• Collects, reviews and provides documentation for outside audit reviews for submission.
• Creates and reports State fiscal year-end activities, such as Exhibit K’s, journal entries and posting of annual revenue and receivables.
• Performs project billing for all District and Bureau projects and activities to include fleet, rent, salt penalties, sign shop production, FLAP, fuel, property damage and interstate billings, and FTA drawdowns.
• Assists in the preparation of Final Vouchers by researching, sorting, and organizing project expenditures to submit requests to FHWA for project closure.
• Provides back-up support for Supervisor VI and trains new employees in Accounts Receivable Section.
• Trains other Department staff on billing and accounts receivable processes and procedures to ensure billing is completed correctly.

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