Accounts Payable Clerk I

Department ofAdministrative andFinancial Services (DAFS)

Accounting Assistant Technician

Opening Date: June 25 2025

Closing Date: July 9 2025

Job Class Code: 0310

Grade: 14 (Admin)

Salary:$17.80 - $25.62 per hour

Position Number:02022-7536

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!

This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The DHHS Financial Service Center is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Accounts Payable Team.

This positions primary responsibilities include:

Provide a quality review of invoices to ensure they are paid accurately.
Review enter process and reconcile documents required for invoice processing.
Adhere to applicable procedures policies federal requirements and state statutes.
Ensure accurate payment processing through the accounting systems by conducting quality assurance and approving invoices.
Collaborate with team members to improve processes resolve issues and achieve department goals.

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 Maines 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:

(Entry level knowledges skills and/or abilities may be acquired through BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
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
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 MaineCare (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 Shari Corriveau at

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

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces 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 ($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.
• 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 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is 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. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive 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.

Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.