Accounting Assistant

Description

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.

Requirements

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