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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: March 20, 2026

Closing Date: April 2, 2026

Job Class Code: 0330

Grade: 23 (Professional & Technical)

Salary: $50,377.60 to $70,699.20* per year

*This is inclusive of a 2.25% recruitment and retention stipend.

Position Number: 02024-0471

Location: Winthrop

This position allows for partial telework with management approval after the first 6 months.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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? Then Maine Disability Determination Services(DDS) is looking for you!

Overview

DDS’s Senior Staff Accountant will provide oversight of Disability Determination Services operating budget and the coordination of Federal (SSA) and State policies and procedures. You will contribute to the Department’s mission by helping us ensure Maine receives the necessary funding to process applications for Social Security Disability benefits for the most vulnerable people of Maine.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting, cash management, revenue/expenditure monitoring/reporting, and analysis resulting in accurate grant management.
• Reconcile complex accounts, prepares financial information, formulates corrections and makes adjusting entries. Formulate and recommend system and process changes through evaluation, analysis, and application of accounting theory.
• Prepare required financial accounting information in order to properly account for and close out accounts and activities.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory and principles and adapt procedures and reporting techniques in order to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Be responsible for overseeing the fiscal processes related to the DDS operating budget of approximately $10,000,000 per year.
• Be responsible for completing accurate fiscal documentations, weekly payment files, development of annual budget, quarterly spending plans, monthly obligation reports, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards(SEFA).
• Work across and with teams to support the work goals and the mission.

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

• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of State and Federal accounting including sources of funds, segregation and display of expenditures and revenues
• Comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, initiate corrections and make adjusted entries
• Develop and evaluate accounting procedures
• Ability to prepare expenditure, revenue, and budget status reports, annual financial statements including narrative and statistical reports
• Ability to forecast revenue estimates and expenditure projections
• Analyze and interpret fiscal reports and explain implications for agency program
• Possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Possess good critical thinking skills, be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in accounting, business administration, financial planning, budgeting, or another related field demonstrating competency in analyzing complex data and records, interpreting policies, rules, and laws, designing operational frameworks, identifying process and procedure deficiencies, and developing practical solutions.

Preference given to candidates with experience with federal or non-profit grant management.

A conditional job offer, and access to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) system, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.

*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Within the Office for Family Independence (OFI) is the Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS). DDS is responsible for evaluating and making medical decisions on claims for Social Security disability benefits.

Application Information:

For questions about this position, please contact Samantha Gilman at Samantha.Gilman@ssa.gov.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

Please upload a recent resume, cover letter, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.

To request a paper application, please contact Lucia.Nadeau@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 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).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing 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.

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.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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