Senior Staff Accountant

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) | Opening Date:
September 17, 2026 | Closing Date:
September 30, 2026 | Job Class Code: 0330 | Grade:
Range 23 (04) | Salary: $50,377.60 - $70,699.20 per year* | Position Number:  |

Location:

This is a full-time position located in an Augusta office and allows for partial telework with management approval. Non-telework days will be required to be in the Augusta, Maine office. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

* This is inclusive of a 2.25% recruitment and retention stipend.

Are you an experienced accounting professional 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!

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will:

• Provide program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control, and other financial accounting services
• Review and analyze financial data and ensure its accuracy for the processing of cost allocation
• Reconciles complex accounts, formulates corrections, and adjusting entries.
• Develops and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Consults with agency program managers and internal/external financial staff to identify business needs, compliance issues, and reporting requirements
• Ensures compliance with state/federal fiscal policies or other special requirements regarding Cost Allocation and Budgeting
• Prepares projections for the allocation of costs and budgeting for all DHHS.
• Works independently and supports DHHS teams on reconciliation of all administrative costs and implements accounting procedures for use Service Center wide.

You will contribute to the Department's mission by helping us ensure state and federal funds are utilized effectively to meet the health and welfare needs of Maine's citizens. The impact of your work will provide critical services to Maine's most vulnerable population, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped DHHS' Management team deliver vital services to this state.

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing complex data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, designing operational frameworks, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Thorough knowledge and experience of complex accounting principles.
• Prior experience and/ or education which demonstrates knowledge of GAAP/ GASB, analyzing accounting data and accounting reconciliations.
• A proven ability to complete accounting transactions and account reconciliations.

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.

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.

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
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