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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Maine Revenue Services Operations Processing Division Opening Date: October 07, 2026 Closing Date: October 22, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 21 / Professional/Technical Job Class Code: 0392 Salary: $23.07 - $32.29/ Annually (Includes 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend) Position Number: 016303917 Location: Augusta Telework: None Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Join the team at Maine Revenue Services where we provide excellent service to the taxpayers of Maine. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position involves the review, examination, and evaluation of organizational structures, administrative policies, and management systems within Maine Revenue Services (MRS). Responsibilities include analyzing activities and work problems, summarizing findings, preparing reports, and recommending changes in organizational structures, programs, policies, procedures, or practices in administrative, financial, records, and information management systems. Work may include overseeing, monitoring, and assigning work to employees. Work is performed under limited supervision. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: An Overall View The day follows a structured but flexible rhythm, balancing routine financial processing with analytical review and problem-solving. Requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to shift between routine processing and higher-level analysis, and consistent judgment in identifying issues and recommending improvements while working with a fair degree of independence Financial Tasks Preparing and validating Daily revenue summary report. Daily statistics. Twice daily ICL deposits. Cash and manual deposits, as needed. Often focused, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, since these tasks are time-sensitive and foundational for broader operations. Reconciliation, Verification, and Oversight Processing bank adjustments. Completing 1080 reconciliations. Ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded. Maintaining temp worker rosters and reviewing weekly invoices. During this phase, discrepancies are identified and investigated, often requiring coordination across systems or with other staff. Operational Processing and Issue Resolution Verify cash logs. Managing checks and forms (including re-imaging or deletion). Handling non-revenue processing. Responding to system ticket requests. Troubleshooting scanner issues or system errors also falls into this block, requiring both technical awareness and responsiveness to keep workflows moving. Documentation and Reporting OPC reports. Contributing to monthly or periodic management. Ensuring all completed work is properly recorded and compliant with procedures. Research and Analysis MRS research requests. TRIPS report reviews. Management reports review. Migration support. This reflects the broader role of evaluating systems, policies, and processes—not just completing tasks but assessing how effectively they function. In Summary Validate and compile daily financial data. Reconcile accounts and transactions. Perform operational processing. Document activities and produce required reports. Conduct research and analysis. In short, the workday is largely self-directed and blends time-sensitive financial reporting with ongoing reconciliation, operational support, and analytical review. It requires constant attention to accuracy, the ability to resolve discrepancies and system issues, and a broader focus on improving processes and ensuring compliance across financial and administrative systems. MINIMUM 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. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Name and email address/phone number (default will be: [email protected]) All job candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services’ positions will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, all returns must be filed, and tax liabilities must be paid in full. The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process. For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check. The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment. 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 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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. 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. 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