Accounting Analyst

Rockingham County, NH

$70K — $98K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience
  • Preferred background in municipal or governmental accounting practices
  • CPA, CMA, or related certification is preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Senior Director of Finance with various financial operations
  • Facilitate the annual budget process and quarterly financial reporting
  • Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities including financial analysis
  • Implement electronic vendor payments integrated with MUNIS
  • Evaluate county-wide credit card solutions and perform reconciliations
  • Review grant opportunities and assist in grant administration
  • Generate and maintain ad-hoc and financial reports

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
  • 22.13 days of Paid Time Off accrued annually
  • 11-12 Paid Holidays
  • Uniform stipend of $150 per year
  • Shift pick-up bonuses
  • 100% paid Short Term Disability
  • 100% paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement of $4,000 annually after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to on-site gym and cafeteria and relaxation space with a massage chair
Full Job Description
Salary: $33.94 - $47.52 Hourly
Location : Brentwood, NH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 21-00387
Department: Finance Staff
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 07/07/2025

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Accounting Analyst assists the Senior Director of Finance in various areas of the County's financial operations by performing complex financial tasks depending on department needs and/or project deadlines. Ensures fiscal activities comply with State and Federal regulations and County policies/procedures to ensure a sound system of internal controls is in place throughout the County.
A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Accounting Analyst is a vital member of the Finance Office that assists with the annual budget process, preparation of quarterly financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing activities (including preparing and analyzing financial statements), and assists with the completion of other finance-related audits as assigned by the Senior Director of Finance. The Accounting Analyst spearheads projects such as implementation of electronic vendor payments that integrate with MUNIS, evaluates alternatives for county-wide credit card solutions, performs complex general ledger account reconciliations (including the proposal of any correcting entries in the MUNIS system), reviews resources for potential grant opportunities in collaboration with the grant writer, assists with grant administration, and generates/maintains/distributes ad-hoc and financial reports.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; and
  • Four (4) to five (5) years of related experience.
  • Background in municipal and/or governmental accounting practices preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education, work and experience will be considered.
  • CPA, CMA, or other related advanced professional degree/certification is preferred.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.
Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan). Go to for more information.

For complete benefit information:
Additional Benefits Include:
  • Paid Time Off (22.13 days accrued each year)*
  • 11-12 Paid Holidays*
  • $150/Year Uniform Stipend**
  • Shift Pick Up Bonuses**
  • Short Staff Pay**
  • 100% Paid Short Term Disability***
  • 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000)
  • Optional Long Term Disability***
  • Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Website
  • On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair
*Pro-rated for part-time employees
**For nursing employees only
***For full time employees only, "Weekender" employees are not eligible for disability insurance

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