Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Senior Staff Accountant

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Senior Staff Accountant

Opening Date : September 23, 2025

Closing Date : October 6, 2025

Job Class Code : 0330

Grade : 23

Salary : $50,377.60 - $70,699.20 per year

• This is inclusive of a 2.25% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number : 02032-1876

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

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

The Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program is a supplemental nutrition program that supports participants with nutrition, education and breastfeeding support. WIC is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to assist with the management of WIC federal grants and program financial operations.

Core Responsibilities :

As a key member of the WIC team, your core responsibilities will include :

Minimum Qualifications :

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and / or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing complex data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, designing operational frameworks, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.

Preferred candidates will have :

o Excellent oral and written communication skills.

o The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

o Computer skills, including knowledge of excel.

o The ability to guide strategic discussions and help groups to reach decisions that will further the mission of the WIC Program.

o Experience directly related to Federal Grants Management.

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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 mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information :

For additional information about this position- Please contact Ginger Roberts-Scott, Senior Health Program Manager, 207-287-5342.

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 :

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note : Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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