Accounting Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or a closely related field demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and standardized desktop technology and products.
• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, business English, and office methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• No licensing, registration, or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing and processing business transactions.
• Experience preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Independently maintain non-complex accounts in an established accounting system or assist senior accounting personnel who maintain complex accounts.
• Examine, account for, reconcile, analyze, and interpret basic accounting data and records according to GAAP/GASB standards, state and agency procedures, and internal controls.
• Apply basic accounting theory to analyze and resolve standard accounting transaction problems.
• Interact with program staff to exchange information, explain accounting processes, and resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes.
• Apply accounting principles to account for revenue, expenditures, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Review fiscal transactions for conformity with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Verify, code, compute, and reconcile data on standard documents.
• Prepare complete and accurate accounting and financial reports and statements.
• Type routine business correspondence and organize and maintain computerized and/or manual files.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• 12 days of sick leave per year.
• State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–95%, depending on salary, and a 5% employee-only premium credit for qualifying participation.
• State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.