SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES BUSINESS OFFICER at State of careers Rhode Island

Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

79281.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Auditing, Advanced Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Budget Submission, Supervisory Skills, Fund Accounting, Internal Control, Corporate Finance, Governmental Finance, Financial Analysis, Rhode Island KidsBridge, Federal Financial Status Reports

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 (RIASSE Local 580 Rank and File, Supervisors DHS, DCYF, BHDDH, DOC) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm 35 Hours - Standard Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent. Job Requisition Number JR103064 SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES BUSINESS OFFICER (Open) Pay Grade C00A25 A Classification Senior Human Services Business Officer (RIASSE Local 580 Rank and File, Supervisors DHS, DCYF, BHDDH, DOC) 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 will work within the Office of Child Support in the Business Office. The position’s primary function will be to complete adjusting entries and to assist Child Support Agents and lawyers with the financial aspects of child support cases. General knowledge of child support and experience with Rhode Island KidsBridge is preferred. The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the criteria set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must 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

Supervise and perform complex auditing and accounting work to maintain financial records within a human services agency. This includes conducting financial audits of non-profit organizations and assisting with budget submissions and adjusting entries for child support cases.