Senior Staff Accountant: Lead Team & Drive Improvements

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Pension/Retirement Plan

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

The Department of the Secretary of State in Augusta, ME is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead a small accounting team and manage daily and monthly reconciliations, A/R, A/P, and cash activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with SAAM, GAAP, GASB, and OSC guidance, and cross-team collaboration.

Applicants must have accounting/budgeting education and a proven ability to implement improvements, mentor staff, and uphold high ethical and professional standards within a public

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced education in accounting, business administration, budgeting, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and regulations.
• Experience with process improvement and internal controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of three Staff Accountants and manage hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Oversee complex reconciliations, journal entries, disbursements, and financial compliance.
• Drive process improvements and enhance cross-system accuracy and controls.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement best practices in accounting operations.

Skills

Innovative Thinking

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Leadership Excellence

Positive Workplace Culture

Adaptability & Resilience

Education

Accounting/Business Education

Job description

The Department of the Secretary of State in Augusta, ME is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead a small accounting team and manage daily and monthly reconciliations, A/R, A/P, and cash activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with SAAM, GAAP, GASB, and OSC guidance, and cross-team collaboration.

Applicants must have accounting/budgeting education and a proven ability to implement improvements, mentor staff, and uphold high ethical and professional standards within a public