Accounting Assistant Technician – Public Sector

Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Maine; On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Accounting Assistant Technician at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services Corrections Service Center, located in Windham, Maine, works with GAAP and GASB standards to maintain non-complex accounts within an established system. This paraprofessional role involves preparing financial reports and reconciling data under general supervision.

You will interact with agency personnel, apply accounting principles, and resolve discrepancies while contributing to accurate financial

Qualifications

• Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting.
• Preference given to those with experience in reviewing/processing business transactions and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain non-complex accounts following GAAP/GASB standards.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports and summaries.
• Reconcile, analyze, and interpret basic accounting data.
• Interact with program staff to exchange information and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Communication skills

Education

Accounting education

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounting Assistant Technician at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services Corrections Service Center, located in Windham, Maine, works with GAAP and GASB standards to maintain non-complex accounts within an established system. This paraprofessional role involves preparing financial reports and reconciling data under general supervision.

You will interact with agency personnel, apply accounting principles, and resolve discrepancies while contributing to accurate financial