Hybrid Senior Staff Accountant - Budget & GAAP Expert

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

State of Maine in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to provide program accounting, cash management and cost control services for the Department of Health and Human Services. The role requires analyzing financial data, reconciling complex accounts, and advising on budgeting and cost allocations.

The position offers partial telework with on-site days in the Augusta office. Salary ranges from $50,377.60 to $70,699.20 per year, inclusive of a recruitment stipend, with

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and experience of complex accounting principles.
• Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• A proven ability to complete accounting transactions and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control, and other financial accounting services
• Review and analyze financial data and ensure its accuracy for the processing of cost allocation
• Reconciles complex accounts, formulates corrections, and adjusting entries.
• Develops and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Consults with agency program managers and internal/external financial staff to identify business needs, compliance issues, and reporting requirements
• Ensures compliance with state/federal fiscal policies or other special requirements regarding Cost Allocation and Budgeting
• Prepares projections for the allocation of costs and budgeting for all DHHS.
• Works independently and supports DHHS teams on reconciliation of all administrative costs and implements accounting procedures for use Service Center wide.

Job description

State of Maine in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to provide program accounting, cash management and cost control services for the Department of Health and Human Services. The role requires analyzing financial data, reconciling complex accounts, and advising on budgeting and cost allocations.

The position offers partial telework with on-site days in the Augusta office. Salary ranges from $50,377.60 to $70,699.20 per year, inclusive of a recruitment stipend, with