Sr. Staff Accountant at Carroll County Hampshire Ossipee, NH

Sr. Staff Accountant job at Carroll County New Hampshire. Ossipee, NH.

SCOPE

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the fiscal integrity, financial compliance, accounting operations, and reporting for the County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Financial Management and Compliance

Financial Reporting: Prepares all financial statements and reports as necessary or requested, ensuring compliance with GASB standards and legal requirements.

Audit Coordination: Prepares, coordinates, and reviews all required audit schedules, work papers, and year‑end adjustments to facilitate a timely and clean annual audit. Additionally, aids with the accurate and timely annual Medicare and Medicaid reporting and related audits.

Budget Support: Assists the Executive Director in preparing and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets for compliance with budgetary objectives. Provides expert financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling.

Grant Accounting: Responsible for federal, state, and local grant revenue and expenditures, coordinating timely financial reporting, accurate expenditure tracking, and execution of fund drawdowns.

Internal Controls: Monitors internal accounting controls to safeguard County assets, prevent fraud, and ensure the integrity of all financial transactions.

Treasury/Cash Management: Oversees daily cash flow, the County's investment portfolio in compliance with state statutes (RSA), and reviews and authorizes bank transfers.

II. Accounting Operations

General Ledger (G/L): Directs and manages all activities of the General Ledger, including timely posting of journal entries, monthly close procedures, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts.

Account Reconciliation: Performs or oversees the timely reconciliation of all critical balance sheet accounts, including all bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and inter‑fund balances.

Fixed Assets: Maintains the County's fixed asset inventory system, records additions and disposals, and calculates depreciation according to established policies and GASB requirements.

Payroll: Oversees the proper recording and reconciliation of payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Coordinates NHRS reporting with the payroll software provider and ensures provider makes timely payments as required (wage garnishments, etc.). Liaises with provider to solve any issues with direct deposits, checks, reporting, or other issues.

III. Additional Responsibilities

Capital Improvement: Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the Capital Improvement Program.

Union Negotiations: Advises the Executive Director on the financial impact of union negotiations; assists in developing labor relations goals and objectives as they relate to finance; coordinates preparation of financial/cost analyses for the negotiation process.

IV. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred

Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting or closely related non‑profit fund accounting, including significant experience with GASB principles, financial reporting, and audit management.

Statutory Compliance: Familiarity with New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) as they pertain to municipal and county finance, budgeting, and debt management.

Continuing

Education:

Position requires relevant memberships with professional organizations such as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and willingness to travel in order to maintain an up to date understanding of industry standards and to maintain professional certifications and designations.

Financial Software Proficiency:

Experience with
Accu Fund, Quick Books, Checkmate, and/or Municipal Technology Systems (MTS) is a strong asset.

Analytical

Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills to reconcile complex accounts and resolve financial discrepancies.

V. Core Leadership Competencies

Must…