ACCOUNTANT at State of careers Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

59394.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Principles, Double Entry Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Fiscal Integrity, Regulatory Compliance, Journal Entries, Subsidiary Accounts, Voucher Registers, Cash Books, Supervision, Record Maintenance, Budgetary Requests, Payroll Vouchers, Purchase Requisitions

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Accounting/Finance Salary $53,093.00 - $59,394.00 Job Profile JC-02642200-20 - Accountant (Council 94 Local 2883 BHDDH DOH) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Monday through Friday As an Accountant, the selected candidate will represent the department in monitoring representative payee responsibilities, ensuring that client funds are managed appropriately and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Team Leader of the Fiscal Compliance Unit and the Administrator II to continuously audit participant records and strengthen fiscal integrity across all programs. Opening Date February 19, 2026 Closing Date March 1, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101254 ACCOUNTANT (Open Date: 02/20/2026) Pay Grade C00320 A Classification Accountant Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform professional accounting work of a relatively complex nature; to be responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records in a small agency or to assist in such activities in a large state department; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work for conformance to well-established procedures and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may plan, supervise, and/or review the work of subordinates. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for performing professional accounting work of a relatively complex nature including such duties as: classifying accounts, preparing general journal entries, adjusting entries, closing entries, and reversing entries; posting to accounts, subsidiary accounts, voucher registers, and cash books; preparing work sheets and drawing up financial statements and supporting schedules; reconciling accounts and inventory records; and other accounting duties. To be responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records for a small state agency; or to assist in the maintenance of accounting records at a large department or agency. As required and in addition to the performance of all accounting duties, to be responsible for the work of a staff engaged in: maintenance of inventory records, employee time records, etc.; the completion of payroll vouchers; the preparation of purchase requisitions, invoice vouchers, budgetary requests, etc.; and other types of records and forms in accordance with state financial procedures. To audit and certify relief expenditures made by cities and towns within a given area of the State, which are reimbursable by the State, and to make periodic reports thereon. To act as the custodian of funds for a large numbers of patients, and to maintain a complete set of accounts on the operations of a canteen, a farm, or vending stand. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; the ability to maintain a set of records and accounts on a double entry basis; the ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures; the ability to prepare financial statements; the ability to plan, supervise, and review the work of a small group of employees engaged in bookkeeping or office routines; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in accounting or business administration; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a position in a public agency or in private industry involving advanced professional accounting. Or, any combination of education and experience thatch shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform professional accounting work of a relatively complex nature; to be responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records in a small agency or to assist in such activities in a large state department; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work for conformance to well-established procedures and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may plan, supervise, and/or review the work of subordinates. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Accountant will monitor representative payee responsibilities to ensure client funds are managed and documented according to regulations, collaborating with the Fiscal Compliance Unit to audit records and strengthen fiscal integrity across programs. Duties include performing complex professional accounting work such as preparing journal entries, posting to accounts, preparing financial statements, and reconciling records.