Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant provides bookkeeping and accounting support to NH Public Defender in accounts payable and payroll services. This position also serves a critical internal auditing function, ensuring that invoices are accurate, and that established accounting procedures are followed in the payment of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Calculate payroll changes and enter all relevant time and expense report information into payroll HRIS.
- Review and process bi-weekly payroll.
- Submission and collection of State of NH 604:A funds.
- Review all invoices and bills and obtain appropriate documentation prior to payment.
- Enter data into accounting system.
- Reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and answer vendor inquiries.
- Maintain accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate files.
- Answer employee inquiries regarding benefit time and payroll.
- Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Poise, discretion, and a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive/confidential information.
- Proficiency in using a variety of applications, including Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and Teams.
- Reliable arithmetic skills, attention to detail in data-entry, and ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates a proactive attitude toward problem solving and the needs of the department.
- Experience with Paylocity and Accufund is helpful, but not required.
Education and Experience
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Associates degree in accounting or a minimum of two years experience in payroll processing, bookkeeping, or accounting.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements include retrieving and distributing files, written documents, or office supplies weighing up to 30 pounds; retrieving and replacing objects from shelves up to eight feet high; sitting and keyboarding for extended periods of time.
Benefits
- Holidays/PTO/Sick Time
- State Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive
- Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Account
A full-time work week for NHPD is 37.5 hours (7.5 working hours per day).