Accounting Associate I: Precise Payables & Child Support

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking an Accounting Associate I in Augusta to perform detailed bookkeeping, data entry, and payment processing for child support cases. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with the Financial Service Center to ensure compliance and timely disbursement of funds.

Candidates should demonstrate initiative, strong time management, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Ability to use independent judgment on exceptions to assignments.
• Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process child support payments and data entry in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Verify case information for public assistance enrollment and calculate payment amounts according to guidelines.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to inquiries, resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and achieve department goals.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking an Accounting Associate I in Augusta to perform detailed bookkeeping, data entry, and payment processing for child support cases. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with the Financial Service Center to ensure compliance and timely disbursement of funds.

Candidates should demonstrate initiative, strong time management, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.