Staff Accountant

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Office of the State Treasurer
Opening Date: September 29, 2026
Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional/Technical Services
Job Class Code: 0329
Salary: $21.09 - $29.46*/Hourly (*includes a 2% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 076000229
Location: Augusta
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
DESCRIPTION:
This is professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines in maintaining complex accounts within established accounting systems. These complex accounts characteristically have (1) multiple fund types, revenue sources, cost centers, and cost allocations; (2) multiple levels of controlling regulations; and (3) overlapping reporting periods. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring assigned accounts are managed in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards, state/agency accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls. This position is responsible for reconciliation of the State of Maine credit card account, quarterly reconciliation of the Bureau of Insurance account, and provided backup support on stop payments and ACH. Employees use and apply accounting skills at the full proficiency level to analyze and resolve nonstandard accounting transactions and independently initiate appropriate corrections into accounting records. Employees interact with programmatic staff to explain accounting policies and procedures or resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes. This classification is distinguished from that of Accounting Technician by the technical complexity of work in maintaining complex accounts and increased responsibility for (1) identifying problematic processes and procedures within accounting systems and (2) developing, recommending, and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems. Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional accounting personnel and office support/clerical staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVETASKS:
Establishes and oversees accounting procedures and internal controls for asset and liability accounts, revenue and expense accounts, and equity accounts to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and standard operating procedures.
Applies accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/GASB to accurately report the results of agency operations.
Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding, as well as proper application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts to verify general ledger balances, reconcile subsystems to the general ledger, and identify accounting system problems or weaknesses.
Reviews financial transactions and applies accounting theory and principles to ensure compliance with GAAP/GASB and applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Reconciles accounts, initiates corrective actions, and formulates and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of problems and application of accounting theory to eliminate future problems.
Prepares agency financial reports including information for the statewide financial report and prepares portions of required annual financial statements and related notes and disclosures to communicate relevant financial information to concerned parties.
Prepares cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections for planning purposes to support budgetary and program staff.
Monitors budget balances, identifies issues, and formulates corrective actions to inform and support program and accounting managers.
Confers with financial and program staff to explain accounting policy and processes and resolve accounting discrepancies or disputes associated with account balances and reconciliations, reporting clarifications, payment authorizations, expenditures, and budget balances.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Knowledge of standardized desktop technology and products.
Ability to apply accounting principles in locating and correcting accounting errors.
Ability to apply accepted accounting principles to income statements and balance sheets.
Ability to verify fiscal source documents and application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts.
Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports and financial statements, projections, and schedules, and analyze and interpret information from reports.
Ability to review fiscal transactions for conformity with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to recommend improvements in accounting controls, financial review trails, and business practices.
Ability to function effectively as a member of a project team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the