Accounting Support Specialist - 0061 (Augusta)Augusta , Maine , United States | Accounting & Finance | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: March 22, 2024 Apply with Linkedin ApplyACCOUNTING SUPPORT SPECIALISTOpening Date:March 08, 2024Closing Date:March 22, 2024Location:AugustaPosition #:01810-0061Position Type:Permanent Full TimeClass Code:0944Grade/Salary: Grade 20 - $41,766.40 - $56,076.80/AnnuallyThe Department of Administrative & Financial Services is an innovative organization that coordinates a number of central services for agencies within the Maine State Government. The Natural Resources Service Center provides financial and budgetary management services as well as human resource and employee relations services to the four natural resource agencies in the State.JOB DUTIES: Make a difference in your career.As an Accounting Support Specialist, you will be working with the Natural Resources Service Center as part of the revenues and payables team. You will review and process revenue and payables documents, test internal controls and verify the accuracy of various financial documents. You will assist in monitoring the status of accounts, budgets, and contracts in order to support senior accounting staff. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be asked to complete a variety of tasks each day to ensure timely payments and to properly record revenues. You will become proficient in the State’s accounting platforms and be part of a critical team supporting all the natural resource agencies in Maine. A good candidate will possess good critical thinking skills, can adapt to a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with their supervisor and team members. The candidate should also possess an advanced understanding of accounting practices and controls.In this role, you will:
Test internal controls and help to establish and maintain the NRSC's policies and procedures.
Review and process accounts payable and receivable, travel expenses and other payments to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures and satisfy financial obligations.
Create and utilize existing reports to identify coding discrepancies and prepare correcting journal transactions.
Analyze and verify the accuracy of various financial documents submitted by and to the Departments, and consult with NRSC staff to identify business needs, compliance issues, and reporting requirements.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to subordinate paraprofessional staff.
Successful candidates will be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and skilled in the use of standard desktop technology, particularly spreadsheets. While the position work location is in Augusta, there is opportunity for occasional remote work within a structured work plan.For questions specific to the position,please contact Gilbert Bilodeau at (207) 624-6363 or gilbert.m.bilodeau@maine.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:An Associate Degree in Accounting from an accredited educational institution OR 3 years of practical work experience providing complex technical accounting support in a professional accounting environment. Accounting coursework must include successful completion of 12 semester hours of basic, intermediate, and advanced accounting principles courses. Experience must demonstrate a comprehension of accounting principles and standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
It is important that you submit copies of transcripts to document courses completed and the successful attainment of a degree. If claiming accounting education, copy of transcript(s) with accounting courses highlighted will need to be provided.
HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct HireApplication, along with a detailedResume,andCover Letter at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#nrsc Direct Hire Applicationforms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE:Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Confidential vacation leave accrual is upfronted (pro-ration may apply dependent on date of hire), increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per year.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.Thinking about applying?Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
