ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE LEAD AUDITOR

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible holidays/leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Safety seeks an Accounts Receivable Lead Auditor in Concord for a full-time, non-exempt role. Salary ranges hourly, with a trainee path starting at the lower end.

Responsibilities include supervising AR transactions, providing guidance to auditors, and ensuring accuracy and internal controls across multiple systems. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with an additional year of experience or a combination of 5 years of education and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Proficiency in Excel and supervisory experience preferred.
• Trainee Option: candidates with 4+ years of relevant education and experience may be hired in trainee status.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the creation and processing of accounts receivable transactions, including payment entries, credit memos, and invoice generation within the NHFirst Billing Module for multiple divisions.
• Provides leadership, oversight, and technical guidance to auditors and accounting clerks within the Accounting Bureau, ensuring quality work and adherence to internal controls.
• Conducts desk audits of DOS subsystems and financial records for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Supports DMV auditors during municipal agent audits by verifying accurate deposits and reconciliations.
• Reviews, verifies, and approves journal entries for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintains relationships with banking institutions and trains municipal agents on banking and cash-handling procedures.
• Performs bank reconciliations and resolves discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
• Prepares complex revenue reconciliations and ensures proper recording across systems.
• Reviews and approves financial transactions and deposits in NHFirst for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews prepaid customer accounts for Criminal Records and DMV transactions for proper application of payments.
• Contact: Jocelyn Sy-Santiago for more information.

Skills

Excel

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience or 5 years of education/experience after high school

Job description

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE LEAD AUDITOR (Job ID: 53309)

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]

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Administration, Accounting and Financial Reporting Bureau, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301.

FULL-TIME, 37.5 hour work week, non-exempt.

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Starting at $24.34 per hour for Trainee Status. Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

Provide accounting, auditing, reconciliation, and financial oversight services in support of Department of Safety (DOS financial operations ensuring compliance with state statutes and accounting principles and supporting revenue accuracy and internal controls.

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:

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in accounting, business management or administration, bookkeeping or auditing.
• License/Certification: None.
• 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 4+ 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 and supervisory experience preferred.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• In-Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

DISCLAIMER:

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:

• Supervises the creation and processing of accounts receivable transactions, including payment entries, credit memos, and invoice generation within the NHFirst Billing Module for multiple divisions.
• Provides leadership, oversight, and technical guidance to auditors and accounting clerks within the Accounting Bureau, ensuring quality work, compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to internal controls and best practices.
• Conducts desk audits of Department of Safety (DOS) subsystems and financial records to ensure accuracy, adequate documentation, and compliance with state statutes, policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supports DMV auditors during municipal agent audits by verifying that municipal bank deposits are accurately recorded and reconciled within DMV financial subsystems.
• Reviews, verifies, and approves journal entries prepared by accountants and divisional staff to ensure appropriate accounting treatment, accuracy, and compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective working relationships with banking institutions and provides training and guidance to municipal agents to ensure compliance with required banking and cash-handling procedures.
• Performs bank reconciliations for smaller financial institutions, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepares complex revenue reconciliations by analyzing transactions, identifying variances, researching discrepancies, and ensuring revenue is accurately recorded across multiple financial systems.
• Reviews and approves financial transactions and deposit activity within the State’s financial management system (NHFirst), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Reviews prepaid customer accounts for Criminal Records and New Hampshire DMV transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper application of payments and credits.
• For further information please contact Jocelyn Sy-Santiago, Bureau Chief, at [e-mail] or 603-223-8021.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

• 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
• 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
• State-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance ($50,000)
• 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 NH1-800-735-2964