Staff Accountant

Department of Administrative and Financial Services • Augusta, GA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and may allow for partial telework with management approval. The DHHS Financial Service Center’s 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

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.
• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• Ability to review, facilitate and implement financial controls across multiple lines of business and systems
• Possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting, cash management, revenue/expenditure monitoring/reporting, and analysis resulting in accurate grant management.
• Reconcile complex accounts, prepares financial information, formulates corrections and makes adjusting entries. Formulate and recommend system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Prepare required financial accounting information in order to properly account for and close out accounts and activities.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory and principles and adapt procedures and reporting techniques in order to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work across and with teams to support the work goals and the mission.

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).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

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