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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Accounting Technician - Repost in Augusta, Maine
Accounting Technician - Repost
Augusta , Maine , United States | Accounting, Business & Finance | Full-time
Apply by: June 5, 2024
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Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Office of the State Controller
Accounting Technician - Repost -
Position #016200301
CLASS CODE: 0328 PAY GRADE:16 - $17.17 - $22.66/Hourly
OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: May 21, 2024
CLOSES: June 5, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
This is technical accounting services work as well as paraprofessional support work involving the review and data entry of vendor form submissions (new and changes) as well as review and entry of of EFT Direct deposit requests within the Advantage Accounting System.
This position operates as a member of the Accounting Division reviewing vendor requests for additions, changes, and direct deposit requests.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
The immediate tasks for this position would be the review, approval and processing of vendor forms and direct deposit requests.
Helping with IRS form 1099 inquiries
Strong data entry skills
Attention to detail
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify, you must have one of the following:
Associate’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited educational institution; or,
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution, that includes at least 12 semester hours in accounting coursework or,
Three years of practical work experience providing complex technical support to professional accounting staff.
Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I & II plus two other accounting-related courses. Experience must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines. Preference will be given to those with an Associate’s Degree or higher.
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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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