Senior Staff Accountant | Government GAAP & Finance Systems
State of Maine
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State of Maine’s Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management seeks a Senior Staff Accountant in Augusta to ensure GAAP/GASB compliance and accurate financial reporting across state and federal funds. You will perform complex reconciliations, support internal controls, and coordinate with fiscal partners using the Advantage system.
The role requires independent analysis, strong problem-solving, and proactive process improvements to safeguard public funds and aid audit readiness.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and GASB and governmental fund accounting.
- Ability to analyze complex financial transactions and reconcile accounts.
- Experience with financial reporting, internal controls, and audits.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Ensure expenditures and revenues are properly recorded and reported.
- Develop and implement improvements to controls and processes.
- Collaborate with fiscal partners to support reimbursements and funding actions.
- Assist in audit readiness and financial reporting for state/federal funds.
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Job description
State of Maine’s Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management seeks a Senior Staff Accountant in Augusta to ensure GAAP/GASB compliance and accurate financial reporting across state and federal funds. You will perform complex reconciliations, support internal controls, and coordinate with fiscal partners using the Advantage system.
The role requires independent analysis, strong problem-solving, and proactive process improvements to safeguard public funds and aid audit readiness.
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