HUMAN SERVS BUSINESS OFFICER

State of careers Rhode Island • Cranston, RI

22h • $61,475 - $70,876

About The Position

Performs professional accounting and/or auditing work of a relatively complex nature and assists in maintaining accounting records within a human services agency. The role may involve preparing and posting journal entries, maintaining account and inventory records, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements and federal Financial Status Reports, and supporting audits of state departments, municipalities, and nonprofit community organizations, including nursing homes. The position works under general supervision; as required, it may plan, supervise, and review the work of subordinates.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain and audit double-entry records and accounts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, including federal Financial Status Reports.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and review the work of accounting, bookkeeping, or auditing personnel.
• Graduation from a recognized college with a specialization in Accounting or Business Administration, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
• Professional accounting and/or auditing experience in a public agency or private industry, or substantially equivalent education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with tight deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Workday experience.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting and auditing work of a relatively complex nature.
• Assist in maintaining accounting records for a human services agency.
• Classify accounts; prepare journal, adjusting, closing, and reversing entries; post to accounts and registers; reconcile accounts and inventory records; and assist with financial statements for federal agencies.
• Assist in conducting financial audits of state departments, municipalities, and nonprofit community organizations, including nursing homes.
• Prepare or assist with financial statements and audit records documenting information obtained during audits.
• Verify cash receipts, charges, receipt turnovers, program benefit calculations, physical inventories, bank reconciliations, checks and vouchers, and general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• As required, plan, supervise, and review staff work involving inventory and employee time records, payroll vouchers, purchase requisitions, invoice vouchers, budget requests, and other state financial forms and records.
• Assist in establishing accounting procedures for fiscal forms, records, internal controls, and fund accounting systems for municipalities and nonprofit community organizations.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• State of Rhode Island employee benefits are referenced on the Office of Employee Benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014 are required to participate in direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level