Staff Auditor I

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$48,360–$67,475.20

SKILLS

Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cisco Unity, Department of Health and Human Services, Employee Retention, Federal Assistance, Federal Contracts, Federal Grants, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Government

LOCATION

Augusta, Maine

POSTED

8 days ago

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: June 9, 2026

Closing Date: June 23, 2026

Job Class Code: 0771

Grade: 22 (Prof. & Tech. Svcs.)

Salary: $48,360.00 - $67,475.20 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02010-3236, 02000-3265, 02010-3167

Location: Augusta

These are full-time positions located in Augusta, Maine and allow for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Staff Auditor I you will:

• Perform professional audit work under direction of senior auditors on MaineCare Providers and/or Community Agencies who receive state and federal funds through contracts with DHHS.

• Complete financial and/or compliance audits for conformance to established laws, rules, regulations and standards.

• Have opportunities to grow personally and professionally as you acquire knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal grants.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have:

• Six (6) years of practical, progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at the professional level, or

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or

• Meet the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant's Examination (at least 150 semester hours of education, including a minimum 4-year baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board, and shall consist of at least 15 hours of accounting, auditing and ethics (which must include at least three hours of auditing and three hours of accounting).

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Division of Audit is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our A.U.D.I.T. values (Accountability, Unity, Dependability, Integrity and Trust) in all they do.

The Division of Audit provides a variety of training opportunities to its staff.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Herb Downs, Director DHHS Audit at (207) 287-2778.

To apply, please upload your current resume and cover letter, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

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