Staff Accountant / Bureau of Motor Vehicles

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

5d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Staff Accountant role at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is a member of the accounting team that supports in the complex accounting functions of the bureau. This position operates on a dynamic team in a government accounting environment. The Staff Accountant role supports in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, revenue collection, complex reconciliations and recurring accounting functions, and will work closely with unit leadership to complete these tasks and support the Bureau.

Requirements

• Customer Service Excellence: Demonstrated ability to provide courteous, accurate, and efficient service in a fast-paced setting with a diverse public.
• High Volume Readiness: Comfortable handling large numbers of customer interactions per day while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a team, supporting shared goals and contributing to a respectful, productive workplace.
• Adaptability: Adjust quickly to new procedures, policies, and technologies as agency needs evolve.
• Attention to Detail: A focus on accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks and managing responsibilities.
• Confidently make informed decisions and stay solution-focused while managing multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy or customer satisfaction.
• Clear Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex rules and processes in a way that is easy for the public to understand.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining a calm and helpful demeanor.
• Professionalism: Consistently represent the Department with respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology, including governmental accounting standards and computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of standardized desktop technologies and related software products.
• Ability to apply accepted accounting principles to income statements, balance sheets, and other financial records, including locating and correcting accounting errors.
• Ability to verify fiscal source documents and ensure proper application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts.
• Ability to review fiscal transactions for compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear narrative and statistical reports, financial statements, projections, and schedules, and to analyze and interpret information from those reports.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to recommend improvements to accounting controls, financial review processes, and business practices.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a project team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Accounting team in completing reconciliation of accounting records. This includes a reconciliation of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, and other programs operated by the BMV Accounting Unit.
• Supports in the completion of complex accounting functions such as incoming wires, monthly and quarterly journals, and complex Accounts Payable documents.
• Supports in all aspects of the Accounts Payable process as needed and serves as a primary point of contact on verifying the coding of invoices.
• Supports in all complex Accounts Receivable functions, with a particular emphasis on BMV Online Services and those receivables which are processed directly through Advantage.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in accounting functions within the BMV.
• Maintains a familiarity of internal controls, GAAP and GASB accounting practices, and State of Maine accounting practices as outlined within the SAAM manual.
• Supports in identifying, implementing, and overseeing internal controls for the Accounting Unit and supports Accounting in providing centralized oversight to the financial operations of the BMV.
• Collaborates with Accounting and Finance leadership to complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, journals, or other accounting functions. Additionally collaborates with internal stakeholders and Bureau leadership to provide insight and support to Accounting related functions.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit: Take time for yourself with 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leaves accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.62 annual value).
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees