CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Chief Accountant to plan and evaluate the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s financial operations. The role focuses on revenue/expense analysis and reporting of accounting information, with opportunity for supervisory duties.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience (or 6 years of combined education/experience) in accounting or related fields, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 6 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be accounting, business or public administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans the development and implementation of the Monthly Budgetary report for all Departments within OPLC, up to and including data queries.
• Establishes, oversees, and maintains internal controls, to include but are not limited to, those related to the tax revenue of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
• Supervises and trains Finance Office staff on appropriate use of systems, procedures, policies, etc.
• Analyzes current workflow processes to identify and implement alternative solutions to increase efficiency.
• Hires and evaluates the work performance of the Finance Office.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts encumbrance requests and related reports for Governor and Council approval.
• Develops special financial reports and conducts analysis used in planning budgets.
• Prepares month-end and year-end financial reports and assists in yearly audit requests.
• Compiles and evaluates reports to validate financial transactions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience or 6 years education/experience

Job description

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Position # 8T3356

$28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

SUMMARY

Plans and evaluates the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s (OPLC) financial operations. Responsible for the analysis of revenue and expense accounts and the reporting of accounting and statistical information.

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: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 6 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be accounting, business or public administration, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a supervisory or team-lead role. Extensive knowledge of accounting methods of applying accounting principles and techniques to work situations. Extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations practices and procedures of New Hampshire public fiscal administration including budgeting and reporting. Extensive knowledge of enterprise accounting procedures and methods. Ability to analyze, evaluate and establish systems of accounts. Ability to analyze revenue receipts and expenditures and prepare complicated fiscal reports. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a staff of professional and non-professional employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, state department heads and officials and members of executive and legislative committees.

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

• Plans the development and implementation of the Monthly Budgetary report for all Departments within OPLC, up to and including, data queries, analyzing data for accuracy, transferring appropriations to correct funding sources including updating the general ledger and preparing journal entries.
• Establishes, oversees, and maintains internal controls, to include but are not limited to, those related to the tax revenue of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission.
• Supervises and trains Finance Office staff on appropriate use of systems, procedures, policies, etc. Assigns and reviews work product to ensure timely payments and the accurate distribution of funds.
• Analyzes current workflow processes to identify and implement a variety of alternative solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Hires and evaluates the work performance of the Finance Office.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts encumbrance requests and related reports for Governor and Council approval.
• Develops special financial reports and conducts analysis used in the planning of capital and operating budgets.Plans and assists in the preparation of the biennium-operating budget to be forwarded to Bureau of Accounts, Fiscal Committee, and Governor's office.
• Prepares and presents accurate month-end and year-end financial reports requested by the Business Administrator and Bureau of Accounts. Assists the Director of Operations with any requests for yearly audit requests.
• Compiles and evaluates reports to validate financial transactions, budgetary transactions, and fiscal matters for use by Management.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Further information please contact Sharda Rao, HR Administrator @ 603 271 0605 and [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
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• 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

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

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Salary: USD 28.740-38.850

Post Date: 08/18/2026

Close Date: 09/22/2026

Employment Type: FULL-TIME