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Accounting Assistant Technician - Maine State Prison

State of Maine
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jul 2024
💰 $54,538/yr($38,272/yr – $54,538/yr)

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Location: Warren,Maine,United States

Accounting Assistant Technician - Maine State Prison

Code: 0310        

04000-2865

Grade: 14   

Pay: $38,272.00 to $54,537.60 annually (includes $0.60/hr institutional stipend)

Open: July 12, 2024

Close: July 26, 2025

                                             

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative?  Then we are looking for you!

This is a full-time position located in Warren, Maine at the Maine State Prison.

This position is an entry-level accounting position, working as part of a team, providing accounting services for Maine State Prison and Bolduc Correctional Facility.  The focus of this position will be on providing accounting support for Maine State Prison’s Industry program.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

This Department of Administrative and Financial Services position provides accounting support services to the Department of Corrections.  The scope of the work that will be performed, includes processing payables and receivables, cash management and primary focus on providing the accounting support for Maine State Prison’s Industry program. The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to maintain routine, standardized accounting and financial records. Responsibilities require prioritizing assignments, computer proficiency, organization, and selecting the most appropriate course of action within established operating procedures.   Work is performed under general supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal controls.
  • Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English.
  • Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Ability to verify, code, compute, and/or reconcile data on standard documents.
  • Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data.
  • Ability to type varied routine business correspondence from draft or original source documents to revised or final form.
  • Ability to organize and maintain computerized and/or manual files. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A three (3) year combination of education and responsible accounting or auditing experience

-OR-

  • An Associate Degree in Accounting or a closely related field and one (1) year of accounting or auditing experience.

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. 

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:

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