Accounting Assistant Technician - Anticipated Vacancy

Mainemuseums; Maine; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state agency in Maine is seeking an Accounting Assistant Technician. This permanent full-time role involves processing payments and managing financial records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong accounting skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or related field required.
• Ability to manage daily tasks and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Process payments related to restitution and supervision payments.
• Ensure transactions are logged and coded correctly.
• Prepare accurate accounting and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Bookkeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting or Related Field

Tools

MainePays

Advantage

CORIS

Job description

Accounting Assistant Technician - Corrections Service Center (Anticipated Vacancy)

Position #: 03500-0235

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Class Code: 0310

Grade: 14

Salary: $37,764.48-$54,355.39/Annually (includes 2% Salary Adjustment)

Opening Date: May 14, 2025

Closing Date: May 27, 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? Are you experienced in collaboration and teamwork? Then this could be the job for you!

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Corrections Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management, resident accounts, and revenue/expenditure control for the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC). These facilities support community safety through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Accounting Assistant Technician at the DAFS Corrections Service Center (CSC) located at the Central Office in Augusta, you will work closely with the CSC Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Support Specialist, and the Department of Corrections staff to process payments related to restitution and supervision payments. Your role involves ensuring transactions are logged and coded correctly, completing daily check logs, collecting documentation for direct bills, processing cash receipts, and printing victim checks.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage daily tasks effectively, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to changing priorities. The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks independently and possess excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Experience with MainePays, Advantage, and CORIS is preferred. The work location is in Augusta, with occasional in-state travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English.
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of business mathematics.
• Ability to verify, code, compute, and reconcile data on standard documents.
• Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data.
• Ability to prepare accurate accounting and financial reports and statements.
• Ability to type routine business correspondence from drafts or source documents.
• Ability to organize and maintain computerized and manual files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training, or experience in accounting or a related field demonstrating competency in maintaining records and applying basic accounting principles.

BENEFITS:

Our state government offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, health and dental insurance, and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and promote an inclusive, respectful workplace environment. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.