Staff Accountant (25-83)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $21.09 - $29.46 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) 

*Salary includes a 2% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Finance & Administration

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0601    

Opening Date: March 19, 2025

Closing Date: April 2, 2025

Job Description:  

This is professional services work involving the application of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology. Duties for this position consist of processing and monitoring cash receipts, accounts receivable, and payables for the Maine State Ferry Service utilizing both MaineDOT's and the State of Maine's accounting systems. The Staff Accountant is responsible for working with Maine State Ferry Service personnel to assist with any other financial processing or administrative needs, resolving issues with the revenue reports from 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:

Education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.

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 at jobs.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, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• 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 premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agre