Senior Staff Accountant - Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant oversees the Staff Accountant team within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Accounting Unit. The role sets priorities, supervises staff, and provides guidance to support efficient operations. It manages daily and monthly reconciliations and oversees complex accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipting, and banking functions. The position monitors workflows, identifies process-improvement opportunities, collaborates with leadership to implement enhancements, and serves as a subject matter expert in resolving operational issues for the team. It maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting standards—including SAAM, GAAP, GASB, and Office of the State Controller guidance—to support compliance and accurate financial operations. The role supervises and mentors three Staff Accountants, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. It oversees complex reconciliations, troubleshooting, recurring journal entries, and disbursements, and works with colleagues and leadership to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. This is an anticipated vacancy in the Secretary of State’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Administration & Finance Services Division, located in Augusta. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. The successful candidate must pass a National Criminal Background check, which may include fingerprinting.

Requirements

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing complex data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, designing operational frameworks, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successful candidates must pass a National Criminal Background check, which may include fingerprinting.
Strong organizational, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ability to balance multiple projects and responsibilities while maintaining high standards.
Ability to respond to changing priorities while maintaining service excellence and operational integrity.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in accounting or business operations.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, or financial processing.
Experience with Lean or other continuous improvement practices.
Experience improving workflows, including streamlining or digitizing paper-based work.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies, including evaluating and verifying new digital tools.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Digital fluency, curiosity about emerging workplace tools, and a process-improvement mindset.
Experience leading teams, driving positive change, and developing talent.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster a respectful, transparent, and supportive workplace.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of three Staff Accountants.
Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations, and foster a positive work environment.
Set priorities and provide guidance to support efficient Accounting Unit operations.
Manage daily and monthly reconciliations and oversee complex reconciliations and troubleshooting.
Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipting, and banking functions.
Oversee recurring journal entries and disbursements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements, including workflow streamlining and digitization.
Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to enhance internal controls, operational efficiency, and accounting best practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert in resolving operational issues related to the team.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting standards, including SAAM, GAAP, GASB, and Office of the State Controller guidance.
Evaluate and verify the output of new digital tools before relying on it.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State retirement contributions equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay to MainePERS.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness as an employee of a qualified employer.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary pre-tax deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.