Accounting Support Specialist - DAFS-Corrections Service Center, Augusta.

Department of Administrative and Financial Services•Augusta, ME

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Corrections Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management, resident accounts, and revenue/expenditure control for the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) that support six adult facilities and one youth facility. As an Accounting Support Specialist located at the DAFS Corrections Service Center (CSC), this position will work as part of a close-knit unit primarily handling the Accounts Payables for the Dept of Corrections facility accounts. This position provides support work and financial services for the Dept of Corrections’ facility accounts along with overseeing the Dept’s fixed assets. Additional tasks include, but are not limited to, processing/reviewing/reconciling invoices, collection of documentation for Procurement Card transactions, analyzing data, reconciliation of accounts & producing monthly/seasonal financial reports. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage daily tasks, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to changing priorities. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while also working independently is required. In addition to a strong financial background, the qualified candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work well in a team environment. Experience with MainePays, Advantage, and the DAFS Analytics database is preferred. This position is primarily located in Augusta with potentially limited travel to the facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and standardized desktop technology and products.
Ability to apply accounting principles in locating and correcting accounting errors.
Ability to apply accepted accounting principles to income statements and balance sheets.
Ability to verify fiscal source documents and application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts.
Ability to review fiscal transactions for conformity with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to recommend improvements in accounting controls, financial review trials, and business practices.
Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting, administrative support functions, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles and standards and preparing complex reports.
Ability to effectively manage daily tasks.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MainePays.
Experience with Advantage.
Experience with the DAFS Analytics database.

Responsibilities

Handling Accounts Payables for the Dept of Corrections facility accounts.
Providing support work and financial services for the Dept of Corrections’ facility accounts.
Overseeing the Dept’s fixed assets.
Processing/reviewing/reconciling invoices.
Collecting documentation for Procurement Card transactions.
Analyzing data.
Reconciliation of accounts.
Producing monthly/seasonal financial reports.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 13.9% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for all employees who welcome a child, including fathers and adoptive parents)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)