Staff Auditor II — Forensic Auditing Hybrid

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Date:
May 21, 2026

Closing Date:
June 4, 2026

Job Class Code:0772

Grade:25 (Pro/Tech)

Salary: $55,640.00 - $78,020.80 per year*

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

Position Number:

Location:

Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

As a Staff Auditor II you will:

• Perform independent and complex audits of Maine Care 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.
• Analyze budget and expenditure information and/or clinical and professional records in a forensic capacity requiring research skills, sampling, extrapolation and the development of findings.

To qualify, you must have:

• Eight (8) years of practical, progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at the professional level; or
• a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible accounting and auditing experience or one year of directly related auditing experience in a government environment; or
• Have certification as a CPA, CIA, or CISA OR a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or 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), and two years of progressively responsible accounting and auditing experience or one year of directly related auditing experience in a government environment.)

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 costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
  – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance
  – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave
  . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.

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.