Accounting Support Specialist - DAFS-Corrections Service Center, Augusta.

Accounting Support Specialist

Location:

Augusta, Maine. Department:
Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Corrections Service Center. The role handles Accounts Payables for the Department of Corrections' facility accounts and supports fixed assets, providing financial services to correctional facilities.

• Process, review, and reconcile invoices.
• Collect documentation for Procurement Card transactions.
• Analyze data and reconcile accounts.
• Produce monthly and seasonal financial reports.
• Provide excellent customer service and adapt to changing priorities.
• Manage daily tasks independently while collaborating with the team.
• Apply accounting principles to income statements and balance sheets, and advise on improvements in accounting controls.

• Entry‑level to intermediate education, training, or experience in accounting, administrative support, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, and terminology.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and standardized desktop technology.
• Ability to verify fiscal source documents, apply fees, refunds, collections, and discounts, and review transactions for conformity with applicable laws, rules, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in using Maine Pays, Advantage, and the DAFS Analytics database is preferred.

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.

Pay Grade 20: $43,014.40 - $60,070.40.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave (accrual increases with years of service).
• Work-life balance supports, including personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• Health insurance coverage:
  State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value depending on salary).
• Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental insurance:
  State pays 100% of employee-only premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement plan:
  State contributes 13.9% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Public service student loan forgiveness (qualified employers).
• Parental leave: six weeks of fully paid leave for newborns and adoptees, with additional unpaid leave under FMLA available.
• Voluntary deferred compensation opportunities through the Maine Saves 457(b) account.