Staff Accountant (24-101-2) Anticipated Vacancy

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $20.68 - $28.88 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Finance & Administration

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0601

Opening Date: August 16, 2024

Closing Date: August 30, 2024

Job 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. Duties for this position consist of processing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and payables for the Maine State Ferry Service utilizing MaineDOT's and the State of Maine's accounting systems. Responsible for working with Maine State Ferry Service personnel to assist with any other financial processing or administrative needs, including proficiency with their ticketing system, Rocket Rez.  This position will also maintain inventory and fixed assets, track fuel costs, and cross train in duties for other Multimodal accounts and processes.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting -OR- any other Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution that includes at least 18 semester hours in accounting coursework -OR- An Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting and 3 years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff -OR- 6 years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff.  Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I & II, Intermediate Accounting I & II, plus two other accounting-related courses.  Experience must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and must demonstrate the ability to (1) classify and  analyze financial data and records for the purpose of business financial planning; (2) design, recommend, and implement modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; (3) prepare financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and other operating statements; and (4) analyze accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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 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 ($11,196.96-$12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the