Accounts Payable Specialist

Title:

DAFS Accounting Assistant Technician (Position Number: )Opening Date:
June 24, 2026 ‑ Closing Date:
July 8, 2026

Salary: $17.80 – $25.62 per hour Grade: 14 (Admin)

Location:

Augusta, Maine

Employment Type:

Full‑time

• Provide overall operational support to the Accounts Payable Team to ensure efficiency and a collaborative working environment.
• Enter payment requests into the system for processing.
• Review and approve payment requests for payment in the general ledger.
• Process travel‑related requests ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and process payments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable procedures, policies, federal requirements and state statutes.
• Utilize Excel and other software to review transactions, analyze financial data and determine proper payment processing.
• Contribute to the Department’s mission by processing payments timely and accurately while providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.

• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting practices and controls and excellent attention to detail.
• Prior experience and/or education that demonstrates knowledge of intermediate Excel functions and formulas to analyze data.
• Prior experience and/or education that demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for the entire Department of Health and Human Services, including TANF and Maine Care. It provides budget and fiscal analysis, grant management, and legislative support in compliance with state and federal laws.

• Work‑Life Fit – 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State pays 85%–100% of employee‑only premiums.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay toward MainePERS.
• Parental leave – Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child, with additional unpaid leave available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Extensive and highly competitive wellness benefits available to State employees.

The State of Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensure an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, and familial status. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.