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Staff Accountant

Treasurer of State · Augusta, Maine

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Pay$21 to $29 an hour
LevelStaff · Accounting
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
ExperienceNot stated
PostedSep 29, 2026
Found by usSep 29, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

Quick look

Reconcile and manage complex governmental accounts and prepare financial reports using GAAP and GASB.

Student or new gradCareer changer into accounting

Worth knowing: Selected candidate must pass background checks and possibly fingerprinting.

From the posting

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Office of the State Treasurer Opening Date: September 29, 2026 Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional/Technical Services Job Class Code: 0329 Salary: $21.09 - $29.46*/Hourly (*includes a 2% recruitment and retention stipend) Position Number: 076000229 Location: Augusta Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. DESCRIPTION: This is professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines in maintaining complex accounts within established accounting systems. These complex accounts characteristically have (1) multiple fund types, revenue sources, cost centers, and cost allocations; (2) multiple levels of controlling regulations; and (3) overlapping reporting periods. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring assigned accounts are managed in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards, state/agency accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls. This position is responsible for reconciliation of the State of Maine credit card account, quarterly reconciliation of the Bureau of Insurance account, and provided backup support on stop payments and ACH. Employees use and apply accounting skills at the full proficiency level to analyze and resolve nonstandard accounting transactions and independently initiate appropriate corrections into accounting records. Employees interact with programmatic staff to explain accounting policies and procedures or resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes. This classification is distinguished from that of Accounting Technician by the technical complexity of work in maintaining complex accounts and increased responsibility for (1) identifying problematic processes and procedures within accounting systems and (2) developing, recommending, and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems. Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional accounting personnel and office support/clerical staff.

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