Accounting Analyst

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Opening Date : September 30, 2025

Closing Date : October 15, 2025

Location : Augusta / Charleston

Position # : 03800-0055

Position Type : Permanent Full Time

Class Code : 0945

Grade / Salary :

Grade 23 $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 Per Year

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Do you enjoy working collaboratively utilizing the latest technology? Then we are looking for you!

BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Corrections Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management, resident accounts, and revenue / expenditure control for the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) that support six adult facilities and one youth facility. These facilities keep our communities safer by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Accounting Analyst at the DAFS Corrections Service Center (CSC) located in Augusta doing work for the Mountain View Correctional Facility (MVCF) in Charleston, you will work closely with agency managers, facility wardens / deputy wardens / facility managers, and the CSC Program Financial Manager to perform complex, advanced accounting and analytical work within a broad framework of established accounting procedures. This position works as a lead employee in assigning, supervising, and monitoring the work of subordinate state employees and interns. This classification is distinguished from the Accounting Support Specialist by serving as a lead employee on work assignments and other projects and approving audits conducted by accounting staff.

The successful candidate will supervise a staff of professional and para-professional accounting personnel and must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage day to day operations for both Mountain View Correctional Facility (MVCF) and Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF). Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills in addition to a strong financial background.

While the position work location is in Augusta four days each week, there will be one day in-state travel to Charleston required. Work is performed under limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and systems.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and standardized desktop technology and products.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory methods principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to serve as a lead worker on works assignment and other projects.
• Ability to apply accounting principles in locating and correcting accounting errors.
• Ability to apply accepted accounting principles to income statements and balance sheets.
• Ability to verify fiscal source documents and application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts.
• Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports and financial statements, projections, and schedules, and analyze and interpret information from reports.
• Ability to review fiscal transactions for conformity with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to recommend improvements in accounting controls, financial review trails, and business practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

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 :

Maine State Government 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.

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