Hybrid Accounts Payable Accountant II (Remote-Eligible)

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health benefits

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending accounts

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire's Employment Security, Fiscal Management Bureau is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant II to support fiscal, budgetary, purchasing and contract functions. The position offers a 37.5-hour week and a hybrid schedule after in-office training, with in-state remote options but not fully remote.

Responsibilities include maintaining SpendMap and NH FIRST systems, generating monthly reports, reviewing coding for state and federal compliance, and assisting with procurement

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree with 2 years in accounting or auditing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license or transportation for statewide travel.
• Trainee option available with equivalent 3+ years education/experience after high school.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains financial and procurement tracking systems used by NHES, including SpendMap, NH FIRST, Payables/Receipts Access databases and FCAS, to ensure information is accurate and in compliance with state/federal rules and policies regarding accounts payable activities.
• Monitors, evaluates and prepares monthly service and contract spreadsheets and reports for use by other agency staff such as program managers, accountants and business administrators. Provides recommendation for appropriation and/or contract amendment when budget shortfall is identified to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Reviews coding of agency expenditures to ensure accurate and appropriate state/federal coding distinctions for purposes of federal financial reporting.
• Researches and interprets both state and federal procurement and expenditure policies and procedures. Assists business administrators with establishing appropriate agency procedures. Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the agency’s mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.
• Evaluates and trains agency staff on policies and procedures pertaining to NH FIRST, FCAS and SpendMap software systems.
• Consults and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to discuss and resolve any procedural discrepancies in the procurement/expenditure payment processes.
• Interfaces with State Purchasing/Bureau of Accounts and DoIT Purchasing/Business Office on issues relating to awarded purchase orders or contracts to ensure accuracy and to protect the interest of the State of New Hampshire.
• Responds to agency staff questions regarding financial systems, allowable expenditures, purchases and services to ensure and promote understanding and consistency throughout the agency.
• Provides backup in the absence of other professional/technical staff within the unit in the same capacity as defined by each unique Supplemental Job Description. Serves as backup for other Section staff members.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Education

Associate's degree + 2 years experience in accounting/auditing

Equivalent combination: 4 years education/experience in accounting/auditing

Tools

SpendMap

NH FIRST

Payables/Receipts Access

FCAS

Job description

The State of New Hampshire's Employment Security, Fiscal Management Bureau is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant II to support fiscal, budgetary, purchasing and contract functions. The position offers a 37.5-hour week and a hybrid schedule after in-office training, with in-state remote options but not fully remote.

Responsibilities include maintaining SpendMap and NH FIRST systems, generating monthly reports, reviewing coding for state and federal compliance, and assisting with procurement