CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Summary:

Plans and evaluates the New Hampshire Veteran Home's 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.

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 to be in accounting, business administration or public administration including 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity with at least 2 years of supervisory directly concerned with accounting operations.

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 5 years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school and at least 1 year of supervisory directly concerned with accounting operations may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

Responsibilities:

• Plans development and implementation of the Monthly Budgetary report for all departments within New Hampshire Veterans Home, up to and including, data queries, analyzing data for accuracy, transferring appropriations to the correct funding sources including updating the general ledger and preparing journal entries.
• Hires and evaluates the work performance of the Business Office staff and the Warehouse Manager.
• Supervises and trains Business Office and Warehouse 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.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts encumbrance requests and related reports for Governor and Council approval.
• Develops special financial reports and analyses 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 accurate month-end and year-end financial reports requested by the Business Administrator, Bureau of Accounts, and the Board of Managers. Assists the Business Administrator with any requests for yearly audit requests.
• Compiles reports necessary to validate financial transactions, budgetary transactions, and fiscal matters for use by Management.

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.

For further information please contact Melanie Barker, Business Administrator IV, at melanie.m.barker@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4838.

*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

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964