Accounts Payable Specialist II

Opening Date:
September 25, 2026

Closing Date:
October 8, 2026

Job Class Code: 0328

Grade: 16 (Pro-Tech)

Salary: $18.86 - $25.87 per hour

This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:

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

This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Accounts Payable Team. This position's primary responsibilities include:

• Review and reconcile invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Leverage Excel to organize, analyze, and pivot data to streamline invoice preparation and processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, federal requirements, and state statutes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and approve invoices in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes, resolve issues, and support department goals.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is a supportive and friendly environment that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and collaboration with DHHS. The impact of your work will be felt throughout major programs that provide critical services to Maine's most needy population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS executive managers and program managers deliver vital services to the people of Maine.

Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency applying accounting principles, reviewing and processing business transactions, and preparing reports.

• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of Accounting Practices and Controls
• Prior experience and/or education which 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 (DHHS). The Service Center provides budget and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS including TANF (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Maine Care (formerly Medicaid). The Service Center works collaboratively with senior leadership at State agencies, providing consultative financial and accounting services.

Areas of fiscal expertise include compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, statewide budgetary policy, budget development and monitoring, application of generally accepted accounting and financial practices, grant management, financial analysis, cash management, accounting and financial processing, and legislative support.

For questions about this position please contact Shannon Parks ks

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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick…