SENIOR ACCOUNTANT at State of careers Rhode Island

Barry, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

66196.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Audit, Compliance, Supervision, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Requirements, Client Fund Management, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Accounting/Finance Salary $57,873.00 - $66,196.00 Job Profile JC-02642400-20 - Senior Accountant (Council 94 Local 2883 BHDDH, DHS) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours The Senior Accountant plays a vital role within the Fiscal Compliance Unit, working independently to audit and oversee financial processes across the Department. This position is responsible for reviewing accounting entries, cash management practices, client resources, and federal reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Manage all funds in the Patient Accounts/Trust office. Maintain records and files for all patients at Eleanor Slater Hospital and Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital. Responsible for the preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly reporting. Supervise and account for funds to ensure cash and control in the three hospital locations are handled accurately. Audit financial processes, documentation, and transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Review and monitor accounting entries, cash management activities, client resources, and federal reporting. This position provides backup support to the accountant and requires travel from the Cranston Campus to the Zambarano Campus two days per week. As a Senior 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 of Financial Management to continuously audit participant records and strengthen fiscal integrity across all programs. Opening Date January 17, 2026 Closing Date January 26, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100755 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Open) Pay Grade C00323 A Classification Senior Accountant Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform supervisory and advanced professional accounting work; to assist in the maintenance of the state governmental accounting system; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general directions are received; work is reviewed through occasional checks of accounts and records. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a staff of professional and clerical subordinates. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform supervisory professional duties in connection with the maintenance of a complete agency accounting system involving: maintaining control accounts for the financial transactions of the fund; preparing financial statements and related reports; supervising and reviewing the work of employees engaged in the maintenance of subsidiary and supporting records, and the preparation of forms and simple routine reports necessary to the operation of the fund; and analyzing internal accounting methods and procedures for the purpose of developing necessary improvements. To assist in the maintenance of centralized appropriation and other accounting records in the central accounting office of a large state department, such as the Department of Transportation or the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services; to perform supervisory duties involving assigning and reviewing the work of accounting and clerical employees and to assist in analyzing, revising and coordinating accounting and clerical employees and to assist in analyzing, revising and coordinating accounting and control records, methods and procedures. To assist in the maintenance of the State Governmental Accounting System in the Division of Accounts and Control, Department of Administration, by: assisting in the maintenance of the general ledger for all funds of the state; assisting in the preparation of periodic financial statements and associated schedules; pre-auditing receipts; and assisting in developing and installing departmental accounting systems. To assist in the preparation of state and federal budget submissions; to plan, install and supervise the maintenance of an appropriation accounting system; to supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; and to be responsible for agency purchasing operations. To assist in planning, supervising and reviewing the fund accounting and collection operations in the Department of Labor and Training. To supervise the work of a professional staff engaged in the auditing and certifying of relief expenditures made by cities and towns within the state, which are reimbursable by the State, and the maintenance of records and reports relating thereto. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; a working knowledge of the principles of corporation and governmental finance; the ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures; the ability to analyze and prepare financial statements; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in professional accounting work; 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: employment in a responsible position in a public agency or in private industry involving advanced professional accounting. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform supervisory and advanced professional accounting work; to assist in the maintenance of the state governmental accounting system; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general directions are received; work is reviewed through occasional checks of accounts and records. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a staff of professional and clerical 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 Senior Accountant is responsible for auditing and overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This includes managing funds, preparing reports, and supervising accounting activities across multiple hospital locations.