Staff Accountant

Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Opening Date:
October 23, 2026 Closing Date:
November 5, 2026 Job Class Code: 0329 Grade: 20 (Pro-Tech) Salary: $22.04 - $30.78 per hour
* * This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend Position Number:

Location:

Augusta Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. This is a full-time position located in Augusta and may allow for partial telework with management approval.

• Provide accounting, cash management, revenue/expenditure monitoring, reporting, and analysis resulting in accurate grant management.
• Reconcile complex accounts, prepare financial information, formulate corrections and make adjusting entries.
• Formulate and recommend system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Prepare required financial accounting information in order to properly account for and close out accounts and activities.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory and principles and adapt procedures and reporting techniques in order to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work across and with teams to support the work goals and the mission.

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.
• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• Ability to review, facilitate and implement financial controls across multiple lines of business and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

The DHHS Financial Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure controls for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Service Center provides budgetary and fiscal analysis for many complex areas within DHHS, including TANF (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Maine Care (Maine’s Medicaid Program). The Service Center works collaboratively with senior leadership at State agencies, providing consultative financial and accounting services.

• 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.

• 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 leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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…