Senior Government Accountant – GAAP & GASB Expert

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Augusta, ME is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support financial integrity and governance of its fiscal operations.

You will perform advanced governmental accounting, asset reconciliation, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The role emphasizes independent analysis, cross‑agency collaboration, and process improvements within Maine's Advantage system.

Qualifications

• Advanced accounting knowledge including GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial transactions and relationships.
• Excel proficiency for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex reconciliations of financial accounts and transactions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and funding requirements.
• Improve financial systems and reporting processes using the Advantage system.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgets, forecasts, and funding analyses.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

State of Maine Advantage

Job description

The Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Augusta, ME is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support financial integrity and governance of its fiscal operations.

You will perform advanced governmental accounting, asset reconciliation, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The role emphasizes independent analysis, cross‑agency collaboration, and process improvements within Maine's Advantage system.