Job Description

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