ACCOUNTANT I - HQ

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (HMO/POS)

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Liquor Commission seeks an Accountant I to monitor and support credit cards, cash, and checks programs within a full-time role. The position emphasizes accurate financial reporting, variance research, and collaboration with AR staff.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree with accounting experience or a 3-year combination of education/experience; preferred is a 4-year accounting degree with AR exposure. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, collect, analyze, upload, and reviews financial reports and NH Treasury’s bank reports regarding a variety of accounts receivable data including credit cards, cash and checks data to General Ledger. Research and resolve any variances.
• Prepares and reconciles revenue funds to ensuring funds are posted to the correct revenue source.
• Monitors and reconciles online lottery sales and instant payouts activity to cash deposits. Resolves any discrepancies and uploads data to the General Ledger.
• Reconciles and resolves Store Operations Over/Short account.
• Investigates licensee finance and payment related questions and develops and implements solutions and creates opportunities to educate these customers in the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission cash/credit management program.
• Reviews and resolves store inquiries regarding daily store financials and customer payments.
• Provides guidance and cross-functional support to NHLC Accounts Receivable staff.
• Develops and maintains procedural documents for own position according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs ad-hoc tasks as required including but not limited to reports, research, analysis and reconciliation.
• Recognizes that everyone we come into contact with is a customer and treats all with courtesy, respect, and the utmost professionalism.
• In addition, applicants are subject to a criminal background check and reference check.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Associate's degree

4-year accounting degree

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Accountant I - HQ (Job ID: 53899)

The State of New Hampshire, Liquor Commission has a vacancy for a Full time Accountant I.

The pay range for this position is $19.96 - $26.41

Summary:

To monitor the establishment and maintenance of credit cards, cash, and checks programs of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission including investigating issues and implementing solutions.

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: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in accounting.

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 4-year accounting degree and at least one year of experience in accounts receivable

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

Career Advancement Opportunities:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

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.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, collect, analyze, upload, and reviews financial reports and NH Treasury’s bank reports regarding a variety of accounts receivable data including credit cards, cash and checks data to General Ledger. Research and resolve any variances.

Prepares and reconciles revenue funds to ensuring funds are posted to the correct revenue source.

Monitors and reconciles online lottery sales and instant payouts activity to cash deposits. Resolves any discrepancies and uploads data to the General Ledger.

Reconciles and resolves Store Operations Over/Short account.

Investigates licensee finance and payment related questions and develops and implements solutions and creates opportunities to educate these customers in the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission cash/credit management program.

Reviews and resolves store inquiries regarding daily store financials and customer payments.

Provides guidance and cross-functional support to NHLC Accounts Receivable staff.

Develops and maintains procedural documents for own position according to established guidelines and procedures.

Performs ad-hoc tasks as required including but not limited to reports, research, analysis and reconciliation.

Recognizes that everyone we come into contact with is a customer and treats all with courtesy, respect, and the utmost professionalism.

In addition, applicants are subject to a criminal background check and reference check.

For further information please contact [e-mail]

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.

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

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Employment Details:

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/27/2026

Close Date: 11/17/2026

Salary: USD 19.960-26.410

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Address: 50 STORRS STREET,32-R J HART BUILDING,MERRIMACK,CONCORD,NH,03301,US

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964