Maine's Capital Area

Temporary Full-Time thru 12/31/2025
Hybrid/ $35.00 hourly

This professional position  provides technical review of annual audit reports for compliance from Maine’s 266 school administrative units, as well as additional reports for other recipients of state and federal funds that are passed through the Department of Education. This position also assists the School Finance Team with data collection requirements in order to validate information necessary to calculate State education subsidy.
1. Review of annual audits for all School Administrative Units (SAUs) and other recipients of State/Federal funds that are passed through the Department of Education to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements.
2. Assist with reconciliation of school construction fiscal review process per Chapter 61, compliance analysis of State approved school construction projects.
3. Manage High Cost Out-of-District Special Education collections using the EF-S-07 and EF-S-214 reports.
4. Support other areas of the School Finance Team as needed; including but not limited to MaineCare Seed recovery process.
5. Adhere to Department of Education policies regarding IT use, work hours, and confidentiality.

Requirements
*Knowledge of relevant State and federal laws, rules and regulations, and ability to provide statutory interpretation to Department staff, local education authorities and the general public.
*Knowledge of financial management theories, principles, and practices including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). *Knowledge of PC computers and PC computer software applications especially data base and spreadsheet applications.
*Ability to participate in fiscal and compliance reviews of all sub grantees, to include school administrative units.
*Ability to analyze financial data and reports and make appropriate recommendations. *Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports of fiscal & compliance reviews and examinations.

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