Accounting Associate I: Precise Payments & Data Entry

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Parental leave

Voluntary Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Accounting Associate I for a full-time, on-site role. You will process child support payments, verify case information, and provide responsive customer service while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes independent work, initiative, and accuracy, with opportunities to collaborate and improve financial processes within a supportive DHHS context.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping principles used to maintain specialized accounting records.
• Ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to standard work.
• Experience in office and administrative support roles showing reliability.

Responsibilities

• Process child support payments by opening and reviewing daily mail, recording payments, and disbursing funds in compliance with regulations.
• Verify case information to determine enrollment status and calculate payment amounts per guidelines.
• Provide courteous customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving issues for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and achieve department goals.

Skills

initiative

attention to detail

time management

customer service

teamwork

Job description

Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Accounting Associate I for a full-time, on-site role. You will process child support payments, verify case information, and provide responsive customer service while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes independent work, initiative, and accuracy, with opportunities to collaborate and improve financial processes within a supportive DHHS context.