Accounting Associate I

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Opening Date : November 12, 2025

Closing Date : November 27 @ 12 : 01 a.m.

Job Class Code : 6502

Grade : 11 - Administrative Services

Salary : $17.04 - $ 23.52 / Hourly

Position Number : 016050171

Location : Augusta

JOB DESCRIPTION :

This is a classification in the Accounting Support Job Family which provides accounting support services related to financial accounts, records, and taxes. This job family is distinguished by its role in processing financial information. This is complex office and administrative accounting support services work requiring a solid knowledge in applying bookkeeping principles to maintain routine, standardized accounting and financial records. Responsibilities require independent judgment in prioritizing assignments and selecting the most appropriate course of action within established operating procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS :

• Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes.
• Create spreadsheets and perform data management.
• Establish computerized and / or manual filing systems.
• Examine documents / information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take action as authorized.
• Resolve bookkeeping problems on specialized accounts and financial records.
• Correspond with the public to receive / supply information and / or adjust complaints.
• Query for data via telephone, computer, and / or written / oral communication.
• May provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review, and monitor the work.
• May confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Representative Tasks & KSA's are cumulative across the Accounting Support Job Family. Positions in this classification assume ALL the Distinguishing Characteristics & KSA's of : Accounting Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Training, education, and / or experience in office and administrative support functions demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles, reviewing and maintaining financial records, and using independent judgment to prioritize work for efficiency and operational needs.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION : For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@mail.gov

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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.

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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