[Hiring] Management Analyst I @State of Maine

Role Description

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Finance team is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a limited period Management Analyst I position based out of the Augusta office.

The MA I will work in a team environment while using independent judgment and discretion to make determinations on matters related to procurement, billing, and travel. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative, follow through on requests until completion, and have a keen eye for detail. This position requires a high level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail when reviewing, revising, and verifying financial documents.

Typical Job Duties Include:

• Performing review and entry of Procurement documents into Advantage
• Acting as a liaison between Procurement Services and program staff
• Coordinating with team members to resolve funding issues
• Reviewing procurement card invoices and performing billing audits
• Providing support for the review and processing of travel-related documents

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Proven attention to detail, coding, and accurate data entry.
• Background that includes general accounting experience in general ledger and reconciliation methods.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and agency accounting systems, procedures, and structures.
• Knowledge and experience of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Ability to accurately verify, code, compute, and reconcile data.
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting and financial reports and statements.
• Ability to organize and maintain computerized and/or manual files.
• Demonstrates initiative, follows documented processes through completion, and is detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan: The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month to offset gym expenses.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Set aside money pre-tax for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program: Employee assistance program for navigating work and life situations.
• Parental Leave: 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation: Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account.