Senior Staff Accountant

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

2d • $50,378 - $70,699 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in an Augusta office and allows for partial telework with management approval. Non-telework days will be required to be in the Augusta, Maine office. Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Then we are looking for you! The DHHS Financial Service Center’s Senior Staff Accountant will contribute to the Department’s mission by helping us ensure state and federal funds are utilized effectively to meet the health and welfare needs of Maine’s citizens. The impact of your work will provide critical services to Maine's most vulnerable population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS’ Management team deliver vital services to this state.

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.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of complex accounting principles.
• Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• A proven ability to complete accounting transactions and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control, and other financial accounting services
• Review and analyze financial data and ensure its accuracy for the processing of cost allocation
• Reconciles complex accounts, formulates corrections, and adjusting entries.
• Develops and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Consults with agency program managers and internal/external financial staff to identify business needs, compliance issues, and reporting requirements
• Ensures compliance with state/federal fiscal policies or other special requirements regarding Cost Allocation and Budgeting
• Prepares projections for the allocation of costs and budgeting for all DHHS.
• Works independently and supports DHHS teams on reconciliation of all administrative costs and implements accounting procedures for use Service Center wide.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree