Accountant 9-P11

Michigan AG; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan AG is seeking an Accountant to manage financial entries for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, including ADA sales and tax entries, EFTs, and year-end closings. The role also handles budgeting in collaboration with LARA/DTMB, analyzes revenue and expenses, and maintains inventories at ADA warehouses.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting credits; CPA/CMA may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester credits in accounting.
• CPA or CMA certifications may substitute for part of Accountant P11 experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accounting entries for the Commission’s operations.
• Perform year-end closing procedures and prepare financial statements.
• Assist budgeting with LARA and DTMB staff; analyze revenue and expenses.
• Monitor revenue/expense accounts; provide monthly expenditure projections.
• Maintain inventory and conduct periodic counts at ADA warehouses.

Skills

Financial accounting

Managerial reporting

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in accounting

Job description

This position makes Sigma financial entries for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s (Commission), including Authorized Distribution Agent (ADA) liquor sales and tax collection entries, EFT entries, ADA over/short entries, transfer of agency revenue entries, the payment of expenses entries and monthly/annual adjusting entries. Performs year-end closing procedures and corrects accounting records. Completes and verifies the legally mandated monthly and annual financial statements using Business Intelligence software. Performs budgeting work for the Commission, including working with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) staff. Analyzes revenue and expense accounts. Performs monthly expenditure analysis and projections. Maintains Commission liquor inventory and performs physical Commission inventory counts of selected distilled spirit products at ADA warehouses.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Education

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

Experience

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

Please attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Accountant.pdf