Accounts Payable Specialist I

Department of Marine Resources; Augusta (ME); Híbrido; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, ME is seeking an Accounting Assistant Technician to perform accounting processing tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will review invoices, vouchers, and travel requests for accuracy and compliance, using Excel and other tools to analyze data and ensure proper payment processing.

This full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement with management approval, detailed performance expectations, and opportunities to contribute to

Formación

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency in reviewing and maintaining records and applying basic accounting principles.
• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of Accounting Practices and Controls
• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data, and accounting reconciliations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct quality reviews of invoices, reimbursement vouchers, and travel requests to ensure payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and department guidelines.
• Review, reconcile, and validate documentation required for invoice and payment processing, ensuring adherence to established procedures and accounting standards.
• Utilize Excel and other software tools to review transactions, analyze financial data, and determine proper payment processes.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues, streamline processes, and contribute to the department's overall goals and mission.
• Support teamwork and customer service by assisting colleagues with daily tasks, including travel reimbursements and payment processing, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Initiative

Independent work

Educación

Accounting coursework

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Accounting Assistant Technician

Opening Date: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Job Class Code: 0310

Grade: 14 (Admin)

Salary: $18.60 - $26.77 per hour

Position Number: 03030-3849

Location: Augusta

Are you an experienced accounting processor who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Then we are looking for you!

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Core Responsibilities

The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I (Accounting Assistant Technician). In this position, you will:

• Conduct quality reviews of invoices, reimbursement vouchers, and travel requests to ensure payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and department guidelines.
• Review, reconcile, and validate documentation required for invoice and payment processing, ensuring adherence to established procedures and accounting standards.
• Utilize Excel and other software tools to review transactions, analyze financial data, and determine proper payment processes.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues, streamline processes, and contribute to the department's overall goals and mission.
• Support teamwork and customer service by assisting colleagues with daily tasks, including travel reimbursements and payment processing, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is a supportive and friendly environment that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and collaboration with DHHS. The impact of your work will be felt throughout major programs that provide critical services to Maine's most needy population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS executive managers and program managers deliver vital services to the people of Maine.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency in reviewing and maintaining records and applying basic accounting principles.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of Accounting Practices and Controls
• Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data, and accounting reconciliations.

Agency information

The DHHS Financial Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for the entire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Service Center provides budget and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS including TANF (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and MaineCare (formerly Medicaid). The Service Center works collaboratively with senior leadership at State agencies, providing consultative financial and accounting services. Areas of fiscal expertise include compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, statewide budgetary policy, budget development and monitoring, application of generally accepted accounting and financial practices, grant management, financial analysis, cash management, accounting and financial processing, and legislative support.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

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