Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant MSEA-B)

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant) to join the Administrative Services Division in Augusta. The role focuses on accounting, grants management, and financial reporting to GAAP/GASB standards.

The candidate must have a relevant degree and professional accounting experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, contract tracking, cash forecasting, and collaborative analysis with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 18 hours of Accounting coursework.
• 2 years of professional accounting experience, or 8 years of progressive accounting responsibility.
• Accounting coursework must include Principles of Accounting I & II, and Intermediate Accounting I & II.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex fiscal information per GAAP/GASB.
• Support grant management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Manage contract paperwork, tracking, and funding.
• Prepare cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections.
• Document and prepare required state and federal financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external staff for technical accounting guidance.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable tasks and related analysis.
• Grant management – cash draws and reporting.
• Allotment analysis and budget order recommendations.
• Petty cash disbursement and annual reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP

GASB

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Associate in Accounting

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant)

Administrative Services Division

Opening Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Job Class Code: 0677

Grade: 1

Salary: $51,500.80 - $72,259.20/annually

Bargaining Unit:MSEA-B, Professional and Technical Services

Position # 006000408

Job Description:

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking one highly motivated individual to fill a full-time 40 hours a week Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant) position in the Administrative Services Division located in our Augusta Office. The individual will be responsible for a wide range of accounting/fiscal responsibilities.

Duties include:

• Analyze and interpret complex fiscal information to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable in accordance with GAAP/GASB.
• Support process improvement for grant management, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Manages contract paperwork, tracking, and funding.
• Monitor multiple accounts regarding budgets and contracts in order to prepare cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections to warrant operational needs are met.
• Document and prepare various state and federal required financial reporting.
• Collaborate efficiently with internal and external staff in order to provide technical accounting advice and guidance.
• Accounts Payable & Account Receivable – Advantage payment and approval, billing assistance, quarterly analysis and journals.
• Grant Management – financial queries, grant cash draws and reporting.
• Allotment Analysis – actual to budget analysis; financial order recommendations; budget order recommendations.
• Petty Cash Management – disbursement, reconciliation, annual reporting.

The ideal candidate must be looking for a career in accounting and be organized, efficient, accurate, and flexible with strong interpersonal skills.

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting (or any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 18 semester hours of Accounting coursework) and 2 years of professional accounting experience -OR- an Associate’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting and 5 years of practical, progressively responsible accounting experience (3 years of which must be at the professional level) -OR- 8 years of practical, progressively responsible accounting experience (4 years of which must be at the professional level). Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I & II, Intermediate Accounting I & II, plus two other accounting-related courses.

BENEFITS

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 -$13,650.48annual value),depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributesto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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