Accounting Technician

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Department of Administrative & Financial Services - Security & Employment Service Center

Job Class Code: 0328
Grade: 16 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $18.04 - 24.76 -Hourly (includes a 2% stipend)
Location: Augusta

Opening Date:  May 13, 2026

Closing Date:  May 28, 2026 

Would you like to join a dynamic group supporting critical state departments? The Security and Employment Service Center (SESC) is looking for people committed to providing financial services and human resources support to the Departments of: Public Safety; Labor; Professional and Financial Regulation; and Defense, Veterans, and Emergency Management.

Financial Service Centers provide professional financial expertise to manage the financial activities of multiple Departments and bureaus, with accounts that vary in size and complexity. Services for customer agencies include accounting and financial processing, cash management, budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, grant management, legislative support, and administrative functions.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys solving real-world organizational challenges, and wants work that helps keep Maine’s critical public services strong, we’d love to meet you.

Primary responsibilities include:  

As an Accounting Technician at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services in the Security and Employment Service Center (SESC), you will work closely with SESCs team members processing cash, checks, wires, verifying account information and accuracy and providing other support in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable as needed.   The position is based in Augusta, Maine with some telework availability. 

In this role, you will:

• Review and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel expenses, pre- and post-audit billings and payments to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures and satisfy financial obligations.
• Set up, monitor, and make adjustments and closing entries to document financial activity for a project or program.
• Review and balance subsidiary and control accounts, collections, inventory, and other accounts to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Monitor the status of accounts, budgets, and contracts.

Minimum qualifications:

Entry-level to intermediate education, training, and/or experience in accounting or another closely related field demonstrating competency applying accounting principles, reviewing and processing business transactions, and preparing reports.

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

• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Skilled in Accounts Payable and Account Receivable systems

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Marilyn Leimbach at marilyn.leimbach@maine.gov

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 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees. 

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.

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