PROGRAM ASSISTANT II - HQ CONCORD(Job Id 52918)

Location: Concord, NH • Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) • $19.96 per hour

About the role

Perform paraprofessional duties assisting the Liquor Commission Examiner III in the Direct Shipping Program. Responsibilities include reviewing and auditing Direct Shipper reports for completeness and proper reporting in accordance with NH Liquor Laws, administrative rules, and Federal Alcohol regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, information, explanation, problem-solving, and resolution regarding State of New Hampshire Alcohol, Beverage, and Tobacco (Title XIII) laws, administrative rules, and procedures to agency employees, administrative personnel, licensees, and the public.
• Conduct reviews and audits of Direct Shipper monthly reports to verify compliance with rules and identify discrepancies.
• Assist Direct Shipper licensees to ensure accurate completion of forms and proper filings.
• Evaluate Direct Shipper reports for proper payment and verify receipt of funds.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in accounting or business management (each additional year of approved formal education may substitute for one year of required work experience).
• Three years of experience in accounting or auditing, with responsibility for providing program information to others (each additional year of approved work experience may substitute for one year of required formal education).
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for travel within or outside the state.
• Willingness to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations appropriate to the job.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, documented audit reports.
• Ability to learn NH Title XIII laws and regulations as well as Federal Alcohol laws and regulations.
• Ability to discuss Liquor laws with direct shippers, their representatives, or employees.
• Ability to write business letters and make necessary telephone contacts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct shippers, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to handle controversial matters in a tactful manner.