Accounts Payable Specialist I

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$17.80–$25.62

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Cash Management, Code Reviews, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Department of Health and Human Services, Detail Oriented, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Services, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Grant Administration/Management, Grant Financials, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Payment Processing, Policy Development, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Revenue Management, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Augusta, Maine

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Accounting Assistant Technician

Opening Date: June 24, 2026

Closing Date: July 8, 2026

Job Class Code: 0310

Grade: 14 (Admin)

Salary: $17.80 - $25.62 per hour

Position Number: 02010-0921

Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta.

Are you an experienced accounting processor who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Then we are looking for you!

Core Responsibilities:

The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounting Assistant Technician-Team Support person, in this position, you will:

• Provide overall operational support to the Accounts Payable Team to ensure efficiency and a collaborative working environment.

• Enter payment requests into the system for processing.

• Review and approve payment requests for payment in the general ledger.

• Process travel-related requests ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.

• Prepare and process payments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable procedures, policies, federal requirements and state statutes.

• Utilize Excel and other software to review transactions, analyze financial data and determine proper payment processing.

• Contribute to the Department's mission by processing payments timely and accurately while providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is a supportive and friendly environment that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and collaboration with DHHS. The impact of your work will be felt throughout major programs that provide critical services to Maine's most needy population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS executive managers and program managers deliver vital services to the people of Maine.

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.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

• Basic understanding of accounting practices and controls and excellent attention to detail.

• Prior experience and / or education which demonstrates knowledge of intermediate Excel functions and formulas to analyze data.

• Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.

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Agency information:

The DHHS Financial Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for the entire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Service Center provides budget and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS including TANF (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and MaineCare (formerly Medicaid). The Service Center works collaboratively with senior leadership at State agencies, providing consultative financial and accounting services. Areas of fiscal expertise include compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, statewide budgetary policy, budget development and monitoring, application of generally accepted accounting and financial practices, grant management, financial analysis, cash management, accounting and financial processing, and legislative support.

Application Information:

For questions, please contact Shannon Parks at Shannon.Parks@Maine.gov

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format

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