Accounting Assistant Technician - AGENCY ONLY/PROMOTION ONLY Augusta , Maine , United States | Accounting, Business & Finance | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: Feb. 25, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Accounting Assistant Technician - AGENCY ONLY/PROMOTION ONLY Opening Date: February 10, 2025 C losing Date: February 25, 2025 Location: Augusta, ME Position #: 03500-0235 Position Type: Permanent Full Time Class Code: 0310 Grade: 14 Salary: $37,024.00-$53,289.60/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? Are you experienced in collaboration and teamwork? Then this could be the job for you! The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Corrections Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management, resident accounts, and revenue/expenditure control for the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) that support six adult facilities and one youth facility. These facilities keep our communities safer by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives. JOB DESCRIPTION As an Accounting Assistant Technician at the DAFS Corrections Service Center (CSC) located at the Central Office in Augusta, you will work closely with the CSC Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Support Specialist and the Department of Corrections staff to perform necessary payment processing related to restitution and supervision payments. This position plays an important role in transactional processing by ensuring payments are logged and coded correctly. Additional daily tasks include, but are not limited to, completing a daily check log; collection of documentation for direct bills and associated Business Office Review; processing required cash receipts; and printing victim checks. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage daily tasks, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to changing priorities. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while also working independently is required. In addition to a financial background, the qualified candidate must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work well in a team environment. Experience with MainePays, Advantage, and CORIS is preferred. While the position work location is in Augusta, there may be occasional in-state travel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES + Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. + Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. + Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English. + Knowledge of office methods and procedures. + Knowledge of business mathematics. + Ability to verify, code, compute, and/or reconcile data on standard documents. + Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data. + Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting and financial reports and statements. + Ability to type varied routine business correspondence from draft or original source documents to revised or final form. + Ability to organize and maintain computerized and/or manual files. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency in reviewing and maintaining records and applying basic accounting principles. BENEFITS: 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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. + Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-10095 of employee-only premiums ($12,130.05-$14,270.62 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium 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 ($387.92 annual value). + Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.