Accounts Payable Specialist II
About The Position
The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Accounts Payable Team. This position’s primary responsibilities include reviewing and reconciling invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely payments. It involves leveraging Excel to organize, analyze, and pivot data to streamline invoice preparation and processing. The role also ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, federal requirements, and state statutes. Additionally, the Accounting Technician will conduct quality assurance reviews and approve invoices in accordance with established accounting procedures, and collaborate with team members to improve processes, resolve issues, and support department goals. The DHHS Financial Service Center is a supportive and friendly environment that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and collaboration with DHHS. The impact of your work will be felt throughout major programs that provide critical services to Maine's most needy population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS executive managers and program managers deliver vital services to the people of Maine.
Requirements
- Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency applying accounting principles, reviewing and processing business transactions, and preparing reports.
- Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of Accounting Practices and Controls
- Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Review and reconcile invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Leverage Excel to organize, analyze, and pivot data to streamline invoice preparation and processing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, federal requirements, and state statutes.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews and approve invoices in accordance with established accounting procedures.
- Collaborate with team members to improve processes, resolve issues, and support department goals.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards 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
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
