SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES BUSINESS OFFICER at State of careers Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

79281.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statements, Supervision, Financial Audits, Internal Control, Fund Accounting, Budget Submissions, Financial Data Analysis, Payroll Processing, Reconciliation, Spreadsheet Analysis, Government Finance, Corporate Finance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Human Services Division Accounting/Finance Salary $68,812.00 - $79,281.00 Job Profile JC-02648300-77 - Senior Human Sevices Business Officer Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 35 Hours - Standard Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent. Opening Date February 14, 2026 Closing Date February 23, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101052 SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES BUSINESS OFFICER (Open) Pay Grade C00A25 A Classification Senior Human Sevices Business Officer Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise and perform highly professional auditing and/or advanced accounting work of a highly complex nature; to maintain accounting records within a human services agency; to conduct financial audits of non-profit community organizations; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general directions and guidance are received; work is reviewed periodically to assure accuracy and appropriateness. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional staff and clerical subordinates. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform supervisory professional duties in connection with the maintenance of accounting system including: maintaining control accounts for financial transactions; preparing financial statements and related reports; supervising and reviewing the work of employees engaged in the maintenance of subsidiary and supporting records; and analyzing internal accounting methods and procedures for the purpose of developing necessary improvements. To assist in the maintenance of divisional or departmental appropriations and other accounting records within a human services agency. To assist in analyzing, revising, and coordinating accounting and control records, methods, and procedures. To supervise and participate in conducting financial audits of non-profit community organizations, including nursing homes. To prepare, or supervise the preparation of, financial statements and related auditing records in connection with the reporting of information obtained during an audit and to make recommendations to supervisors based on the results of the audit. To maintain proper accounting procedures regarding fiscal forms, records, internal control, and fund accounting systems for a human services agency. To assist in the preparation of state and federal budget submissions on behalf of the agency; to plan, install, and supervise the maintenance of an appropriation accounting system; and to supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. To perform supervisory duties involving assigning and reviewing the work of professional accounting and clerical employees. 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 corporate and governmental finance; the ability to analyze and interpret accounting systems and procedures; the ability to prepare audit reports and financial statements, including federal Financial Status Reports; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in professional auditing and/or 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 and/or advanced professional auditing work. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information This position is responsible for analyzing financial data and performing financial duties for the Child Care Payroll Office located in the Division of Financial Management. Duties include assisting Child Care providers with various payment inquiries, maintain accounting records, process payroll data, and reconciling payment records within the child care payroll unit. Other duties include researching cases on RI Bridges, analyzing complex spreadsheets, working in conjunction with the Office of Child Care and DHS field staff, and other various duties within the Office of Financial Management. The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf 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

This role involves supervising and performing highly complex, advanced accounting and auditing work, including maintaining accounting records for a human services agency and conducting financial audits of non-profit community organizations. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, analyzing accounting procedures, assisting with budget submissions, and preparing financial and auditing reports.