Staff Accountant

MaineGuide; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgiving

Job summary

State of Maine is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant in Augusta to handle accounting, cash management, and grant-related reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and independent work within a fast-paced environment.

Full-time position with potential partial telework with management approval. Responsibilities include reconciliation, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, supporting the DHHS mission and state programs.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP/GASB and accounting reconciliations.
• Ability to review financial controls across multiple lines.
• Strong analytical data review and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting, cash management, revenue/expenditure monitoring, reporting, and analysis for grant management.
• Reconcile complex accounts and prepare financial information, and implement system/process changes.
• Prepare financial information to properly account for and close accounts.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Collaborate with teams to support work goals and mission.

Skills

GAAP/GASB

Financial controls

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Accounting/related field

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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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Opening Date:October 23, 2026

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Job Class Code:0329

Grade: 20 (Pro-Tech)

Salary:$22.04 - $30.78 per hour*

*This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02023-2391

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Then we are looking for you!

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and may allow for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

• Provide accounting, cash management, revenue/expenditure monitoring, reporting, and analysis resulting in accurate grant management.
• Reconcile complex accounts, prepare financial information, formulate corrections and make adjusting entries. Formulate and recommend system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Prepare required financial accounting information in order to properly account for and close out accounts and activities.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory and principles and adapt procedures and reporting techniques in order to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work across and with teams to support the work goals and the mission.

The DHHS Financial Service Center’s Staff Accountant will contribute to the Department’s mission by helping us ensure state and federal funds are utilized effectively to meet the health and welfare needs of Maine’s citizens. The impact of your work will provide critical services to Maine's most vulnerable population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS’ Management team deliver vital services to this state.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• Ability to review, facilitate and implement financial controls across multiple lines of business and systems
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

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Agency information:

The DHHS Financial Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure controls for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Service Center provides budgetary and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS, including TANF (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid Program). The Service Center works collaboratively with senior leadership at State agencies, providing consultative financial and accounting services. Areas of fiscal expertise include: compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, statewide budgetary policy, budget development and monitoring, application of generally accepted accounting and financial practices, grant management, financial analysis, cash management, accounting and financial processing, and legislative support.

For questions about this position, please contact Christie Labbe at [e-mail]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual 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 contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards 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 non-birthing and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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