Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $21.09 - $29.46 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) 

*Salary includes a 2% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Fleet Services

Location: Augusta, ME - 66 Industrial Drive (Fleet Services Headquarters)

Position Number:  02500-1794   

Opening Date: May 8, 2025

Closing Date: May 22, 2025

Job Description:  

This is professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines in maintaining complex accounts within established accounting systems. These complex accounts characteristically have (1) multiple fund types, revenue sources, cost centers, and cost allocations; (2) multiple levels of controlling regulations; and (3) overlapping reporting periods.  Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring assigned accounts are managed in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards, state/agency accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls. Employees use and apply accounting skills at the full proficiency level to analyze and resolve nonstandard accounting transactions, and independently initiate appropriate corrections into accounting records. Employees interact with programmatic staff to explain accounting policies and procedures, or resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes. This classification is distinguished from that of Accounting Technician by the technical complexity of work in maintaining complex accounts and increased responsibility for (1) identifying problematic processes and procedures within accounting systems and (2) developing, recommending, and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems. Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional accounting personnel and office support/clerical staff.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

Representative tasks include:

• Establishes and oversees accounting procedures and internal controls for asset and liability accounts, revenue and expense accounts, and equity accounts to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and standard operating procedures.
• Applies accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/GASB to accurately report the results of agency operations.
• Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding, as well as proper application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts to verify general ledger balances, reconcile subsystems to the general ledger, and identify accounting system problems or weaknesses.
• Reconciles accounts, initiates corrective actions, and formulates and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of problems and application of accounting theory to eliminate future problems.
• Prepares agency financial reports including information for the statewide financial report and prepares portions of required annual financial statements and related notes and disclosures to communicate relevant financial information to concerned parties.
• Prepares cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections for planning purposes to support budgetary and program staff.
•  Monitors budget balances, identifies issues, and formulates corrective actions to inform and support program and accounting managers.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything 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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