Accounting Support Technician

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Accounting Support Technician

Augusta, Maine, United States | Accounting, Business & Finance | Full-time

Department of Administrative and Financial Services - Security and Employment Service Center

Job Class Code: 0943
Grade: 16 (Professional/Technical)
Salary:  $18.49- $25.36/Hour
Location: Augusta, ME 

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Would you like to join a dynamic group supporting critical state departments? The Security and Employment Service Center (SESC) is looking for people committed to providing financial services and human resources support to the Departments of: Public Safety; Labor; Professional and Financial Regulation; and Defense, Veterans, and Emergency Management.

Financial Service Centers provide professional financial expertise to manage the financial activities of multiple Departments and bureaus, with accounts that vary in size and complexity. Services for customer agencies include accounting and financial processing, cash management, budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, grant management, legislative support, and administrative functions.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys solving real-world organizational challenges, and wants work that helps keep Maine’s critical public services strong, we’d love to meet you.

Primary responsibilities include:  

As an Accounting Technician at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services in the Security and Employment Service Center (SESC), you will work closely with SESCs team members processing cash, checks, wires, verifying account information and accuracy and providing other support in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable as needed.   The position is based in Augusta, Maine with some telework availability. 

In this role, you will:

• Review and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel expenses, pre- and post-audit billings and payments to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures and satisfy financial obligations.
• Set up, monitor, and make adjustments and closing entries to document financial activity for a project or program.
• Review and balance subsidiary and control accounts, collections, inventory, and other accounts to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Monitor the status of accounts, budgets, and contracts.

Minimum qualifications:

Education, training, and/or experience in accounting support functions or another closely related field demonstrating competency in applying basic accounting principles and standards and maintaining records.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Excel

• Skilled in Accounts Payable and Account Receivable systems

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Marilyn Leimbach at marilyn.leimbach@maine.gov

To request and/or submit a paper application please contact Stephanie Hayes at recruiting.sesc@maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. 
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. 
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.  

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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