ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Opening Date:

April 23, 2024

Closing Date:

May 10, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

00460-0897

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time 

Class Code:

0328

Grade/Salary:

Grade 16 - $35,713.60 - $47,132.80/Annually

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? Do you enjoy working collaboratively utilizing the latest technology? Then we are looking for you!

AGENCY INFORMATION: The Natural Resources Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for state agencies that support and guide Maine’s natural resource-based economy. These agencies keep our state parks and public lands pristine, prevent forest fires, map the ocean floor, protect the food we eat, enforce fishery, wildlife, and environmental laws, register snowmobiles, and enhance your enjoyment of the Maine outdoors from Baxter State Park in the north to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.

JOB DUTIES: As an Accounting Technician, you will be working with the Natural Resources Service Center as part of the revenues and payables team. You will be assisting in making payments to our vendors and state employees and you will help manage the revenues of our client agencies. 

In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be asked to complete a variety of tasks each day to ensure timely payments and to properly record revenues. You will become proficient in the State’s accounting platforms and be part of a critical team supporting all of the natural resource agencies in Maine. 

A good candidate possesses good critical thinking skills, is able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and is able to communicate effectively with their supervisor and team members. The candidate should also possess a basic understanding of accounting practices and controls. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff; OR
• An Associate's degree in Accounting from an accredited educational institution; OR
• Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution that includes 12 semester hours in accounting coursework.

Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I & II plus two (2) other accounting-related courses. Experience must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines. 

*It is important that you submit copies of transcripts to document courses completed and the successful attainment of a degree. If claiming accounting education, a copy of any applicable transcript(s), with accounting courses highlighted, will need to be provided.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#nrsc

Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml 

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.

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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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to 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 leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

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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