Accounting Support Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy
State of MaineAbout the role
Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau
Job Class Code: 0944
Grade: 20/Professional & Technical
Salary: $20.68-$28.88/Hour
Location: Camp Keyes, Augusta
Opening Date: February 28, 2025
Closing Date: March 14, 2025
Would you like to become an integral team member supporting the State of Maine and the Soldiers and Airmen of the Maine National Guard? Do you thrive in a work environment that promotes teamwork and shared successes? Are you a creative problem-solver with attention to detail? Do you enjoy working with individuals from varying backgrounds and industries? If so, this may be the position you have been looking for. We are seeking a meticulous individual who has a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to meet required deadlines. The ability to prioritize work, track progress, and execute timely follow up is critical. The position will be located at Camp Keyes in Augusta. Partial telework will be permitted with management approval.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Applies basic accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory.
- Reviews and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel expenses, financial contracts.
- Monitors status of accounts and contracts to provide information to senior accounting staff.
- Exchanges relevant information, explains accounting processes and applicable regulations, and resolves accounting discrepancies to both internal and external customers.
- Reviews transactions to for accuracy and completeness to meet state laws, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal and work as a member of a team.
- Account reconciliation.
Minimum qualifications:
Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting, administrative support functions, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles and standards and preparing complex reports.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other Business Databases. Advantage system knowledge helpful.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Gary Giberson 207-430-5698 Gary.Giberson@maine.gov
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
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 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the
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