Accounting Support Technician - 6453 - Augusta
State of MaineAbout the role
Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
ACCOUNTING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Opening Date:
July 01, 2025
Closing Date:
July 15, 2025
Location:
Augusta*
Position #:
01720-6453
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
0943
Grade/Salary:
Grade 16 - $17.69 - $24.27 Per Hour
*While the position work location is in Augusta, there will be opportunity for remote work within a structured work plan.
Are you energetic, motivated, and good with detailed work? Are you looking for flexibility in the number of hours worked every week and working in-office or remote? Do you enjoy working collaboratively utilizing the latest technology? Then we are looking for you!
Candidates should possess a basic understanding of accounting practices and controls. This opportunity is a full-time position.
AGENCY INFORMATION: The Natural Resources Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for state agencies that support and guide Maine’s natural resource-based economy. These agencies keep our state parks and public lands pristine, prevent and stop forest fires, map the ocean floor, protect the food we eat, enforce fishery, wildlife, and environmental laws, register snowmobiles, and enhance your enjoyment of the Maine outdoors from Baxter State Park in the north woods to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As an Accounting Support Technician, you will be working with the Natural Resources Service Center as part of the team charged with making payments to our vendors and state employees and you will help manage the revenues of our client agencies.
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, have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with their supervisor and team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training, and/or experience in accounting support functions or another closely related field demonstrating competency in applying basic accounting principles and standards and maintaining records.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. 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 can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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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. 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-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the
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