Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, ME is seeking an Accounting Associate I to handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, process payments, and verify case information. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to regulations, and strong customer service for diverse stakeholders.

The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and collaborative teamwork with the Financial Service Center, supporting Maine’s health and human

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply bookkeeping principles and maintain financial records.
• Ability to enter transactions with high accuracy and consistency.
• Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Customer service skills for internal and external inquiries.
• Ability to use independent judgment for exceptions to standard tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process child support payments by handling mail, recording payments, data entry, and disbursing funds per regulations.
• Verify case information to determine enrollment status and calculate payments per guidelines.
• Provide courteous, timely customer service to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and achieve department goals.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

Accounting/financial recordkeeping experience

Job description

Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, ME is seeking an Accounting Associate I to handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, process payments, and verify case information. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to regulations, and strong customer service for diverse stakeholders.

The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and collaborative teamwork with the Financial Service Center, supporting Maine’s health and human