Accounts Payable Specialist II
About The Position
The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an accounting professional. In this position, you will contribute to the department’s mission by preparing, scanning, and processing payments accurately and efficiently. You will review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and correct payment disbursement through accounting software. You will analyze transactions requiring additional review to determine appropriate processing and resolve discrepancies in compliance with departmental policies, federal regulations, and state statutes. You will perform daily reconciliation tasks to verify that all transactions are accurate, safeguarded, and processed in a timely manner. You will collaborate with team members to resolve issues, streamline processes, and support a culture of teamwork and customer service by assisting colleagues with daily operational needs. You will provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by responding to inquiries promptly, professionally, and with a solution-focused approach. 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 significant programs that provide critical services to Maine's most needy population. You will be satisfied knowing you have helped DHHS executives 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
- Contribute to the department’s mission by preparing, scanning, and processing payments accurately and efficiently.
- Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and correct payment disbursement through accounting software.
- Analyze transactions requiring additional review to determine appropriate processing and resolve discrepancies in compliance with departmental policies, federal regulations, and state statutes.
- Perform daily reconciliation tasks to verify that all transactions are accurate, safeguarded, and processed in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve issues, streamline processes, and support a culture of teamwork and customer service by assisting colleagues with daily operational needs.
- Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by responding to inquiries promptly, professionally, and with a solution-focused approach.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- 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).
- six weeks of fully paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
