Note: Do not apply through this website. See Applications Instructions below.
Opening Date: October 5, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Job Description
Class Code: 0677
Grade: 1
Position Number: 006000408
Bargaining Unit: MSEA-B, Professional and Technical Services
Salary: $51,500.80 - $72,259.20/year
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking one highly motivated individual to fill a full-time 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:
- Analyze and interpret complex fiscal information to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable in accordance with GAAP/GASB.
- Support process improvement for grant management, financial tracking, and reporting.
- Manages contract paperwork, tracking, and funding.
- Monitor multiple accounts regarding budgets and contracts in order to prepare cash forecasts, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections to warrant operational needs are met.
- Document and prepare various state and federal required financial reporting.
- Collaborate efficiently with internal and external staff in order to provide technical accounting advice and guidance.
- Accounts Payable & Account Receivable – 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.
The ideal candidate must be looking for a career in accounting and be organized, efficient, accurate, and flexible with strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting (or any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 18 semester hours of Accounting coursework) and 2 years of professional accounting experience -OR- an Associate’s 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 accounting-related courses.
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 application found here.
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 driver’s license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.
Please direct all questions to Finance Director, Summer Carter via email or by calling 207-626-8839.
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:
- Work-Life Balance – 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.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only 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 employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 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 pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket 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 is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax 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.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General are Equal Opportunity employers. 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.