Accounting Support Technician

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Proficiency in MS Excel
Skilled in Accounts Payable and Account Receivable systems

Responsibilities

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.