Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounting Assistant Technician

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) is seeking an Accounting Assistant Technician-Team Support. This is a full-time position located in Augusta.

Opening Date:
June 24, 2026

Closing Date:
July 8, 2026

Job Class Code: 0310

Grade: 14 (Admin)

Salary: $17.80 - $25.62 per hour

Position Number:

Are you an experienced accounting processor who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Then we are looking for you!

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency in reviewing and maintaining records and applying basic accounting principles.
• The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
• 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 which demonstrates knowledge of intermediate Excel functions and formulas to analyze data.
• Prior experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.

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Agency information:

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.

Application Information:

For questions, please contact Shannon Parks ks

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• 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…