Public Sector Accounting Support Specialist

Department of Administrative and Financial Services; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan – MainePERS

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Voluntary deferred compensation

Job summary

Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Accounting Support Technician to provide essential financial services and HR support across state departments. The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, travel expenses, and project-related financial entries in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Ideal candidates will have accounting support experience, strong MS Excel skills, and familiarity with AP/AR systems.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting support functions demonstrating competency in applying basic accounting principles and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Skilled in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable systems

Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel expenses, pre- and post-audit billings and payments to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures and satisfy financial obligations.
• Set up, monitor, and make adjustments and closing entries to document financial activity for a project or program.
• Review and balance subsidiary and control accounts, collections, inventory, and other accounts to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Monitor the status of accounts, budgets, and contracts.

Skills

MS Excel

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Education

Accounting support knowledge

Job description

Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Accounting Support Technician to provide essential financial services and HR support across state departments. The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, travel expenses, and project-related financial entries in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Ideal candidates will have accounting support experience, strong MS Excel skills, and familiarity with AP/AR systems.