Public Service Coordinator II - Financial Management Coordinator

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is professional services work in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of the State Controller that focuses on querying/analyzing data, preparing financial statements and compiling the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) according to generally accepted account principles (GAAP) and the Federal Uniform Guidance. Responsibilities include: querying, compiling and analyzing significant data; preparing accurate financial information, including required and extensive notes; making accounting adjustments, appropriately categorizing and summarizing them; and, designing, implementing and overseeing statewide accounting policies and procedures, and year-end closing procedures. Additional responsibilities include acting as a liaison to provide leadership and expert technical guidance to chief financial officers at State agencies and Component Units on accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of GAAP.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Knowledge of Pension and Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) accounting and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of accounting systems and data warehouses for large government units.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Proficiency in the development and use of complex spreadsheets.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and stay current with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and revisions.
Ability to understand complex financial accounting systems.
Ability to prepare complex financial reports.
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting systems, methods, procedures and other control mechanisms.
Ability to research laws, regulations, and highly technical accounting issues and offer sound advice.
Ability to work with a variety of people from different professions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Successful completion of all sections of the CPA or CIA exam and four years’ experience preparing and/or auditing complex financial statements.

Nice To Haves

A thorough knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Expertise in both GAAP & GASB.
A demonstrated ability to research laws, regulations and highly technical accounting issues to develop implementation policies and offer sound advice to executive managers.
Proficiency with complex spreadsheets, large data warehouses and comprehensive data analysis.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and develops financial information to prepare the ACFR in compliance with GAAP.
Develops, implements, and oversees statewide accounting policies and procedures in order to ensure state financial statements comply with GAAP.
Analyze and prepare year-end journal entries, Required Supplementary Information schedules and Statistical Schedules for Pensions and Other Post Employment Benefits.
Develops, prepares, and implements year-end closing procedures and instructions for state agencies and quasi-state agencies to ensure accurate and appropriate financial information is submitted.
Receives and analyzes financial information to adjust year-end trial balance in accordance with GAAP.
Manages special projects to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are used in the development of financial information.
Provides leadership and expert technical advice to agencies and component units on all matters pertaining to Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Queries, compiles, summarizes and analyzes significant data to advise others, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.