ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT II

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant II for the Department of Safety – Division of Administration in Concord, NH. This role handles accounts receivable, prepares documentation, and supports month-end processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities include examining, analyzing, and posting ledgers; advising divisions on invoicing and payments; and coordinating with internal customers to maintain timely, compliant financial records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounts receivable items for accuracy and completeness in compliance with agency laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares statements and ensures payments are tracked in various systems.
• Provides technical assistance to divisions on established processes and applicable communication with customers pertaining to invoicing and payments received.
• Prepares general ledger entries for multiple high-level, time-sensitive, and complex financial transactions such as payroll, reconciliation adjustments and indirect costs.
• Assist in reviewing and approving accounts receivable billings, intergovernmental receivables/payable, and federal receivables to ensure accurate accounting and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supports the direct supervisor in performing analysis of dedicated funds to reconcile accounting units reported monthly in accordance with Department of Administration requirements.
• Completes journal entries to correct account balances between accounting units, unrestricted, restricted, highway, turnpike, general, revolving, and all other agency funds.
• Advises and responds to internal and external customers, vendors, and other stakeholders on policies, procedures and inquiries in relation to financial transactions.
• Oversees the annual Law Book project, including correspondence with outside companies, creating ordering forms and distribution lists, and managing the collections.
• Assist with month‑end transactions, including accounts receivable reconciliations, general ledger entries, and disbursements to ensure timely processing.

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety – Division of Administration

101 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301

Accounts Receivable Accountant II (Position #10454)

Job ID: 53329

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour - 37.5 Hours per Week

SOC Title 13-2010 ACCTS-AUDITORS-3

Summary

Reviews, monitors, records and reconciles various accounts receivable transactions for the Department of Safety, providing guidance to Divisions on processes and procedures. Prepares documentation, reports and fiscal transfer memos to be processed by the Department of Administration.

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

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in accounting, business administration, finance, bookkeeping or auditing.
• Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.

Additional Qualifications

No license/certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

None

After-Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: 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

• Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounts receivable items for accuracy and completeness in compliance with agency laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares statements and ensures payments are tracked in various systems.
• Provides technical assistance to divisions on established processes and applicable communication with customers pertaining to invoicing and payments received.
• Prepares general ledger entries for multiple high‑level, time‑sensitive, and complex financial transactions such as payroll, reconciliation adjustments and indirect costs.
• Assist in reviewing and approving accounts receivable billings, intergovernmental receivables/payable, and federal receivables to ensure accurate accounting and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supports the direct supervisor in performing analysis of dedicated funds to reconcile accounting units reported monthly in accordance with Department of Administration requirements.
• Completes journal entries to correct account balances between accounting units, unrestricted, restricted, highway, turnpike, general, revolving, and all other agency funds.
• Advises and responds to internal and external customers, vendors, and other stakeholders on policies, procedures and inquiries in relation to financial transactions.
• Oversees the annual Law Book project, including correspondence with outside companies, creating ordering forms and distribution lists, and managing the collections.
• Assist with month‑end transactions, including accounts receivable reconciliations, general ledger entries, and disbursements to ensure timely processing.

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.
• 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)
• State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964