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Accounts Payable Specialist II

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.04–$24.76
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Cash Management, Data Analysis, Department of Health and Human Services, Detail Oriented, Employee Retention, Federal Assistance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Services, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Grant Administration/Management, Grant Financials, Leadership, Medicaid, Microsoft Excel, Payment Processing, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Revenue Management, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
Today
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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Accounting Technician

Opening Date: May 14, 2026

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Job Class Code: 0328

Grade: 16 (Professional & Technical)

Salary: $18.04 - $24.76 per hour*

*This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02022-8091

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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? Then we are looking for you!

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Accounts Payable Team. This position will contribute to the Department's mission by helping us ensure state and federal funds are utilized in an efficient manner to meet the health and welfare needs of Maine's citizens.

This position's primary responsibilities include:
  • Provide a quality review of invoices to ensure they are paid accurately.
  • Review, enter, process and reconcile documents required for invoice processing.
  • Adhere to applicable procedures, policies, federal requirements and state statutes.
  • Ensure accurate payment processing through the accounting systems by conducting quality assurance and approving invoices.
  • Collaborate with team members to improve processes, resolve issues and achieve department goals.

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:

Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency applying accounting principles, reviewing and processing business transactions, and preparing reports.

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 controls for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Service Center provides budgetary and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS, including TANF (i.e., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid Program). 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 about this position, please contact Shannon

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