Accounting Associate I

General Government Service Center 

Accounting Associate I

Opening Date: December 19,2024

Closing Date:  January 7, 2025

Job Class Code: 6502
Grade: 11
Salary: $17.04 – $23.52/Hourly 
Position Number: 016050171

DESCRIPTION: This is a classification in the Accounting Support Job Family which provides accounting support services related to financial accounts, records, and taxes.  This job family is distinguished by its role in processing financial information.  This is complex office and administrative accounting support services work requiring a solid knowledge in applying bookkeeping principles to maintain routine, standardized accounting and financial records. Responsibilities require independent judgment in prioritizing assignments and selecting the most appropriate course of action within established operating procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)

• Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes.
• Create spreadsheets and perform data management.
• Establish computerized and/or manual filing systems.
• Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take action as authorized.
• Resolve bookkeeping problems on specialized accounts and financial records.
• Correspond with the public to receive/supply information and/or adjust complaints.
• Query for data via telephone, computer, and/or written/oral communication.
• May provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review, and monitor the work. 
• May confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned.)

• Knowledge of query and research techniques.
• Ability to establish computerized and/or manual filing systems.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and perform data management.
• Ability to make intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to effectively resolve problems.
• Ability to determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions/recommendations.
• Ability to provide ongoing leadership for a team.
• Ability to confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.

Representative Tasks & KSA’s are cumulative across the Accounting Support Job Family. Positions in this classification assume ALL the Distinguishing Characteristics & KSA’s of: Accounting Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates
• 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices necessary to perform complex work in maintaining specialized accounting and financial records, and
• 2) the ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to established work assignments, priorities, and schedules. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Accounting Assistant

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of XX% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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