ACCOUNTANT

Socket.dev; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Human Services is seeking an Accountant in the Accounting/Finance division. The role focuses on maintaining accounting records, preparing journals, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for a state agency.

The position requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to supervise staff and manage multiple records, vouchers, and budget requests in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain double-entry records and prepare financial statements.
• Experience supervising staff and handling bookkeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Classify accounts and prepare journal entries, adjusting and closing entries.
• Maintain accounting records, vouchers, and financial statements for a small agency.
• Coordinate payroll vouchers, budget requests, and related records per state procedures.
• Audit relief expenditures and oversee canteen/farm/vending fund accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial statement analysis

Supervise staff

General ledger maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

Accounting/Finance

Salary

$54,686.00 - $61,176.00

Job Profile

JC-02642200-77 - Accountant (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

35 Hours - Standard

Restricted/Limited to the Leave of the Prior Incumbent

Job Requisition Number

JR103544 ACCOUNTANT (Open)

Pay Grade

C0AB20 A

Classification

Accountant

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform professional accounting work of a relatively complex nature; to be responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records in a small agency or to assist in such activities in a large state department; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work for conformance to well-established procedures and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may plan, supervise, and/or review the work of subordinates.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To be responsible for performing professional accounting work of a relatively complex nature including such duties as: classifying accounts, preparing general journal entries, adjusting entries, closing entries, and reversing entries; posting to accounts, subsidiary accounts, voucher registers, and cash books; preparing work sheets and drawing up financial statements and supporting schedules; reconciling accounts and inventory records; and other accounting duties.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records for a small state agency; or to assist in the maintenance of accounting records at a large department or agency.
• As required and in addition to the performance of all accounting duties, to be responsible for the work of a staff engaged in: maintenance of inventory records, employee time records, etc.; the completion of payroll vouchers; the preparation of purchase requisitions, invoice vouchers, budgetary requests, etc.; and other types of records and forms in accordance with state financial procedures.
• To audit and certify relief expenditures made by cities and towns within a given area of the State, which are reimbursable by the State, and to make periodic reports thereon.
• To act as the custodian of funds for a large numbers of patients, and to maintain a complete set of accounts on the operations of a canteen, a farm, or vending stand.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; the ability to maintain a set of records and accounts on a double entry basis; the ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures; the ability to prepare financial statements; the ability to plan, supervise, and review the work of a small group of employees engaged in bookkeeping or office routines; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in accounting or business administration; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a position in a public agency or in private industry involving advanced professional accounting.

Or, any combination of education and experience thatch shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Prior Kidsbridge experience is preferred.

The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the criteria set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.