State of Maine · 16 hours ago
Senior Staff Accountant
Augusta, Maine
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $71K/yrThe State of Maine is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The role involves providing accounting, cash management, and financial analysis to ensure effective grant management and compliance with regulations, while contributing to critical services for Maine's citizens.
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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
Qualification
Required
Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing complex data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, designing operational frameworks, 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
Benefits
Work-Life Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 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).
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.
Company
State of Maine
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.76MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the Arts
2019-05-18Grant· $0.76M
Leadership Team
Carole Reuschle
CEO of the Cabin
Joseph Zamboni
Chief Operating Officer
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