Accountant 9 - 12

State of Michigan; Dimondale (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking an accounting professional to join the Accounting Services Division, supporting statewide accounting systems, financial reporting, and the year-end book-closing process. Applicants should apply GAAP knowledge and practical accounting experience to analyze and resolve issues.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and demonstrate strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to coordinate with multiple sources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 24 credits.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting is desirable.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and to analyze information from multiple sources.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide accounting systems and financial reporting.
• Assist with year-end book-closing processes.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues across funds under Treasury’s authority.
• Coordinate with the Office of Financial Management, SIGMA, and Budget Department as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Spreadsheets

Database

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with 24 credits

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a skilled and motivated accounting professional to join the Accounting Services Division. This composite position description outlines duties performed by staff accountants, who support statewide accounting systems, financial reporting, and the year-end book-closing process. These roles apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting theories, and their practical application to analyze and resolve accounting issues.

The work area is responsible for managing the Department’s central accounting functions, including monitoring expenditures, revenues, and various funds under Treasury’s authority. The section also serves as the Department’s liaison with the Office of Financial Management, the Michigan Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications system (SIGMA), and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

Knowledge of governmental accounting, spreadsheets, database and word-processing applications is desirable. Candidates must be able to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and effectively organize, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Accountant 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Accountant 10

One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.

Accountant P11

Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.

Accountant 12

Three years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience. OR Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.

Official Transcripts

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Foreign Transcripts.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

All work must be performed in the state of Michigan. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your assigned official work location.

Hybrid Remote Work. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work remotely three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) and is required to work on-site at the assigned official workstation two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Additionally, the selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Additional onsite work may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Please note: remote work is not available if you reside outside of the State of Michigan.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.

Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Note:Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

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