ACCOUNTANT I (Job ID 53836)

ACCOUNTANT I (Job ID 53836) Location: US: NH: CONCORD Occupation Category: 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 10/20/2026 Close Date: 11/18/2026 Salary: 19.960-26.410 USD Description State of New Hampshire Job Posting DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT 29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301 ACCOUNTANT I Position #19489 Typical Starting Salary: $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour *See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Commissioner's Office, Administrative Services Unit, has a full-time vacancy for an Accountant I. Summary: Processes Accounts Payable invoices and maintains the accounting records of the Water Resources Council projects in the Administrative Services Unit, Fund Accounting Section. 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. Other information: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in the fields for accounting or business administration. License/Certification: None Other Requirements: None Trainee Option: Not applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: No Criteria: None Broad Group Level Advancement Available: 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 otherrelated 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: DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC): - Prepares and processes vouchers to ensure timely and accurate payment for vendor invoices. Payments to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Federal regulations, State and Department policies and procedures. - Prepares, processes and maintains all contract payments for Water Resources Program and Maintenance of Dams Program Maintains communication with employees, other state agencies, and vendors to elicit information, explain facts, interpret situations, resolve problems and answer questions. Prepares and interprets reports relating to account status to verify balances and other interpretative reports. Provides assessment and recommendations to unit supervisor. - Reconciles, analyzes and audits monthly expenditures of the Water Resources Programs to NH First to ensure accuracy. Monitors proper departmental program tracking within accounts to ensure accurate reporting. Prepares necessary documents to transfer expenditures as needed. - Reco ciles, analyzes and audits monthly expenditures of the Maintenance of Dams to NH First to ensure accuracy. Monitors proper departmental program tracking within accounts to ensure accurate reporting. Prepares necessary documents to transfer expenditures as needed. - Reconciles vendor statements with NH First payments and vendor reports for internal auditing purposes by developing spreadsheets and databases to be assured of proper payment. - Maintains vendor files to provide proper historical documentation for payment tracking and auditing by accounting staff, as well as for state, federal and private audits. - Transfers and processes bi-weekly payroll expenditures to properly allocate the sections accounts; including coding allocating time and creating reports as required. - Assists program managers and Accountant IV with financial and budgetary reports as well as preparation of the biennial budget. - Creates and updates procedures, as needed, to satisfy state and federal requirements; training staff and oversight as necessary. - Continually seek to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department's mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions. For further information please contact Kristy Seeley, Fund Accounting Administrator, [email protected] and 603-271-2966. *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: *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) 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 NH 1-800-735-2964