Senior Staff Accountant Research Assistant

Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant)
Administrative Services Division

Opening Date: April 9 2025
Closing Date: April 24 2025
Job Class Code: 0677
Grade: 1
Salary: $49275.20 $69139.20/annually
Bargaining Unit: MSEAB Professional and Technical Services
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Job Description:
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking one highly motivated individual to fill a fulltime 40 hours a week Senior Staff Accountant (Research Assistant) position in the Administrative Services Division located in our Augusta Office. The individual will be responsible for a wide range of accounting/fiscal responsibilities.

Duties include:
Analyzes and interprets complex fiscal and statistical information to account for revenues expenditures transfers accounts payable and accounts receivable in accordance with GAAP/GASB in order to accurately report results of agency operations as well as identify trends or issues for agency management.
Compiles and calculates fiscal data in order to prepare trial balances financial reports work programs budgets and other financial statements.
Identifies business needs compliance issues and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with state/federal fiscal policies or other special requirements.
Using expenditure information prepare cash reimbursement requests for several grants.
Using revenue and expenditure information prepare quarterly reporting for several grants.
Allots funds to various accounts in order to distribute funds and grant monies.
Reviews and analyzes revenues and expenditures in order to accurately assign program costs to proper accounts and grants to ensure the proper utilization and reporting of funds.
Manages contract paperwork tracking and funding.
Reconciles internal accounting records with computerized/central accounting records to review and verify the correctness and classification of transactions posted to accounting journals general ledger accounts and other subsidiary records in order to ensure accuracy and balance accounts.
Codes and approves payment of invoices vouchers and bills in order to account for expenses and ensure bills are processed in a timely manner.
Posts cash receipts disbursements accounts receivable and accounts payable in order to maintain accountability of funds.
Monitors status of accounts budgets and contracts in order to prepare cash forecasts revenue estimates and expenditure projections for planning purposes to ensure adequate cash and allotment in current year as well as assist with development of biennial and supplemental budgets work programs financial orders and budget orders.
Documents and prepares various annual reporting requirements such as Charge Off Detailed Aging Reports and SEFA Reporting.
Recommends changes and improvements to accounting operations in order to assist in the development of more efficient and effective methods and procedures as well as to respond to changes in requirements.
Consults and confers with other accountants and professionals in order to provide technical accounting advice and guidance.
A/P and A/R Management Advantage payment and approval billing assistance quarterly analysis and journals.
Grant Management financial queries grant cash draws and reporting.
Allotment Analysis actual to budget analysis; financial order recommendations; budget order recommendations.
Petty Cash Management disbursement reconciliation annual reporting
Controller Reports Cash reporting SEFA reporting contract monitoring other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate must be looking for a career in accounting and be organized efficient accurate and flexible with strong interpersonal skills.

Office of the Attorney General State of Maine
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting (or any Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 18 semester hours of Accounting coursework) and 2 years of professional accounting experience OR an Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting and 5 years of practical progressively responsible accounting experience 3 years of which must be at the professional level) OR 8 years of practical progressively responsible accounting experience 4 years of which must be at the professional level). Accounting coursework must include successful completion of Principles of Accounting I & II Intermediate Accounting I & II plus two other accountingrelated courses. Experience must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and must demonstrate the ability to 1 analyze and reconcile financial data and records for the purpose of business financial planning; 2 design recommend and implement modifications of accounting methods procedures forms and records; 3 prepare financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and other operating statements; 4 analyze and interpret laws regulations codes and ordinances to ensure appropriateness of financial transactions and accounting structure; and 5 analyze complex accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries.

Preference will be given to candidates proficient with Excel Advantage and DAFS Analytics.

Application Instructions
If you are interested in applying for this position prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications in accounting that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge skills and abilities required.
Include resume three references and complete the online direct hire application.
The Office is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions.
Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials criminal records and drivers license check and professional license requirements if applicable.
Please direct all questions to Finance Director Summer Carter via email or by calling.
BENEFITS
Maine state employees embody our state motto Dirigo or I lead as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service. Overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 8595 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96 $12514.32 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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly 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 employeeonly dental premiums $387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 13.29 of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.