State of Maine · 2 months ago
Accounting Assistant Technician - DAFS, Corrections Service Center, Windham.
Windham, Maine
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $55K/yrThe State of Maine's Department of Administrative and Financial Services is responsible for program accounting for the Maine Department of Corrections. The Accounting Assistant Technician will maintain non-complex accounts and assist senior accounting personnel, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Examine, account for, reconcile, analyze, and interpret basic accounting data and records in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards, state/agency accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls
Use and apply basic accounting theory to analyze and resolve standard accounting transaction problems
Interact with programmatic staff to exchange information, explain accounting processes, and resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes
Prepare financial and statistical reports and summaries
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Knowledge of standardized desktop technology and products
Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English
Knowledge of office methods and procedures
Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to account for revenue, expenditures, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Ability to review fiscal transactions for conformity with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to verify, code, compute, and/or reconcile data on standard documents
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
Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency applying accounting principles
Preferred
Preference given to those with experience in reviewing/processing business transactions and preparing reports
Benefits
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 ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 13.16% 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 six 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.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
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$0.76MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the Arts
2019-05-18Grant· $0.76M
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