State of Maine · 23 hours ago
Accounting Associate I
Augusta, Maine
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.04/hr - $23.52/hrThe State of Maine is seeking an Accounting Associate I to provide accounting support services related to financial accounts, records, and taxes. The role involves processing financial information and maintaining standardized accounting and financial records while exercising independent judgment in prioritizing assignments.
Art
No H1B
Responsibilities
Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes
Create spreadsheets and perform data management
Establish computerized and/or manual filing systems
Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take action as authorized
Resolve bookkeeping problems on specialized accounts and financial records
Correspond with the public to receive/supply information and/or adjust complaints
Query for data via telephone, computer, and/or written/oral communication
May provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review, and monitor the work
May confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members
Qualification
Required
Training, education, and/or experience in office and administrative support functions demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles, reviewing and maintaining financial records, and using independent judgment to prioritize work for efficiency and operational needs
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 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 of Maine contributes 14.11% 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.
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Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
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$0.76MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the Arts
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