State of Maine
Information Systems Business Manager (Public Service Manager II) Anticipated Vac
State of Maine, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338
Opening Date: September 9, 2024
Closing Date: September 23, 2024Job Class Code: MA29Grade: 29Salary: $68,993.60 – $97,635.20/AnnuallyPosition Number: 004250714
Who We Are:
The General Government Service Center (GGSC) is one of five financial service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services established to provide centralized accounting and budgeting services to agencies across state government.
About The Position:
This position oversees the MaineIT billing team, which includes four staff members responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of monthly bills to customer agencies. The primary focus of the Information Systems Business Manager is to direct and oversee the analysis, design, programming, review, input and output of the MaineIT billing system (Nicus).
Representative Tasks:
Collaborate with Program Service Managers and billing team to compile, enter and distribute monthly MaineIT bills to customer agencies.
Supervise and provide direction to the billing team to ensure work is accomplished in a timely and effective manner.
Oversee the ticket and billing dispute processes to ensure customer concerns are addressed timely and accurately.
Manage accounts payable processes to ensure vendor invoices are paid timely.
Review and administer user permissions to the various systems used by the billing team and customer agencies.
Review processes and workloads to identify and implement efficiencies.
Provide support for the Deputy Director regarding customer billing questions and concerns.
Assist the Deputy Director and MaineIT Finance Manager with special projects to leverage billing data in order to increase transparency for costs and improve customer service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of business and public administration principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures; preferably governmental.
Knowledge of managerial and cost accounting theory, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of AICPA/GAAP/GASB standards for governmental organizations.
Knowledge of internal service fund operations.
Knowledge of cost allocation principles and rate setting.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of management information systems.
Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a team environment.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Ability to conduct complex data analysis to perform research and prepare reports.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate fiscal and administrative services.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations and systematize procedures.
Ability to advise management on matters impacting the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Preferred degree concentrations are public or business administration, information technology, accounting, finance, or related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferences:
Preference will be given for experience working with relevant information systems.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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.
Health Insurance Coverage
– The State of Maine pays
85%-95%
of employee-only premiums.
Dental Insurance
– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
Retirement Plan
– The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
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. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!
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Closing Date: September 23, 2024Job Class Code: MA29Grade: 29Salary: $68,993.60 – $97,635.20/AnnuallyPosition Number: 004250714
Who We Are:
The General Government Service Center (GGSC) is one of five financial service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services established to provide centralized accounting and budgeting services to agencies across state government.
About The Position:
This position oversees the MaineIT billing team, which includes four staff members responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of monthly bills to customer agencies. The primary focus of the Information Systems Business Manager is to direct and oversee the analysis, design, programming, review, input and output of the MaineIT billing system (Nicus).
Representative Tasks:
Collaborate with Program Service Managers and billing team to compile, enter and distribute monthly MaineIT bills to customer agencies.
Supervise and provide direction to the billing team to ensure work is accomplished in a timely and effective manner.
Oversee the ticket and billing dispute processes to ensure customer concerns are addressed timely and accurately.
Manage accounts payable processes to ensure vendor invoices are paid timely.
Review and administer user permissions to the various systems used by the billing team and customer agencies.
Review processes and workloads to identify and implement efficiencies.
Provide support for the Deputy Director regarding customer billing questions and concerns.
Assist the Deputy Director and MaineIT Finance Manager with special projects to leverage billing data in order to increase transparency for costs and improve customer service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of business and public administration principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures; preferably governmental.
Knowledge of managerial and cost accounting theory, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of AICPA/GAAP/GASB standards for governmental organizations.
Knowledge of internal service fund operations.
Knowledge of cost allocation principles and rate setting.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of management information systems.
Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a team environment.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Ability to conduct complex data analysis to perform research and prepare reports.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate fiscal and administrative services.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations and systematize procedures.
Ability to advise management on matters impacting the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Preferred degree concentrations are public or business administration, information technology, accounting, finance, or related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferences:
Preference will be given for experience working with relevant information systems.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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.
Health Insurance Coverage
– The State of Maine pays
85%-95%
of employee-only premiums.
Dental Insurance
– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
Retirement Plan
– The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
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. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!
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