Accounting Technician

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

1d • 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. This role supports critical state departments and thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys solving real-world organizational challenges, and wants work that helps keep Maine’s critical public services strong.

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.
• 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.
• Process cash, checks, wires, verifying account information and accuracy and providing other support in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable as needed.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed