ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 35,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

State of New Hampshire's Department of Safety, Division of Administration, has a full-time Accounts Payable Technician (Accounting Technician, SOC Title 43-3030 ACCTNG-AUDIT CLERKS-3) in Concord, NH. The role involves processing invoices, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining vendor communications.

Trainee status is available; a fingerprint/background check is required. The position offers 37.5 hours per week, non-exempt classification, and a competitive state benefits package.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
License/Certification: None required.
Other Requirements: Fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews invoices and payment requests submitted to the Department of Safety Accounts Payable for processing.
Audits submitted invoices to verify that they are coded, accurate, complete, and approved by a designated representative of the Division.
Communicates courteously and professionally with vendors, division staff and other state agencies to correct errors, identify missing data or documents, or to clarify information or instructions.
Processes accounts payable invoices in NH FIRST after reviewing agency budgets to ensure sufficient funds exist and then reconciles invoices to supporting documentation, including purchase orders, State contracts, receiving reports, and/or travel and training pre-authorizations.
Responds to inquiries from divisions, vendors, or other stakeholders related to invoice and payment status in a timely manner.
When necessary, refers more complex questions to a supervisor.
Processes workload accurately and timely, seeking assistance and support from Department of Safety Accounts Payable Supervisors when needed.
Provides assistance and support to other staff in the processing of transactions and other related procedures.
Initiates transfer of funds for garage expenses for the Department and other state agencies.
Processes general ledger transfers for postage, warehouse supplies, and the copy center.
Accurately tracks all Division expenses on the Fleet Analysis Program for reporting to Administrative Services and risk Management, and for insurance purposes.
Completes data entry of facility energy usage in the NH Energy Information System.

Skills

Excel

Education

High school + 2 years experience

Job description

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Administration

101 Pleasant St

Concord, NH 03301

Accounts Payable Technician

(Accounting Technician)

Position #30064

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour - 37.5 Hours per Week

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour

Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Administration has a full-time vacancy for an Accounts Payable Technician (Accounting Technician, SOC Title 43-3030 ACCTNG-AUDIT CLERKS-3. This position has a 37.5-hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

Performs a variety of data inquiry, quality assurance and customer service functions in support of Department of Safety Accounts Payable.

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: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school.

License/Certification: None required.

Other Requirements: Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Excel preferred.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

Yes No

Criteria: None

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:

Receives and reviews invoices and payment requests submitted to the Department of Safety Accounts Payable for processing. Audits submitted invoices to verify that they are coded, accurate, complete, and are approved by a designated representative of the Division.

Communicates courteously and professionally with vendors, division staff and other state agencies to correct errors, identify missing data or documents, or to clarify information or instructions. Follows up to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Processes accounts payable invoices in NH FIRST after reviewing agency budgets to ensure sufficient funds exist and then reconciles invoices to supporting documentation, including purchase orders, State contracts, receiving reports, and/or travel and training pre-authorizations.

Responds to inquiries from divisions, vendors, or other stakeholders related to invoice and payment status in a timely manner. When necessary, refers more complex questions to a supervisor.

Processes workload accurately and timely, seeking assistance and support from Department of Safety Accounts Payable Supervisors when needed. Provides assistance and support to other staff in the processing of transactions and other related procedures.

Initiates transfer of funds for garage expenses for the Department and other state agencies. Processes general ledger transfers for postage, warehouse supplies, and the copy center.

Accurately tracks all Division expenses on the Fleet Analysis Program for reporting to Administrative Services and risk Management, and for insurance purposes. Completes data entry of facility energy usage in the NH Energy Information System.

For further information please contact Hiring Manager, Title, email address and phone number.

For further information, please contact Jocelyn Sy-Santiago, Bureau Chief at JOCYLEN.SY-SANTIAGO@DOS.NH.GOV .
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: