ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 7-E9

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an Accounting Technician to support accounting functions, including posting to ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. The role focuses on implementing accounting systems and reviewing monthly expenditures.

The position involves coordinating with SIGMA Financial and Business Intelligence, training staff, and acting as the primary IT contact for the office during software transitions. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Posting to ledger accounts and reconciling accounts.
• Preparing financial statements and adjustments.
• Assisting with reviewing and transitioning to new accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Post to ledgers and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Assist with transition to new accounting systems and serve as IT liaison for the office.
• Provide staff training and support on financial processes.

Skills

Ledger posting

Account reconciliation

Financial statements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (substitutions allowed)

Job description

Job Description

This position functions as a technician participating in a variety of duties, including activities designed to provide accounting support services such as implementing accounting systems, maintaining, and reconciling financial control records and the review and release of financial transactions. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, and laws of this specialized field. The main area of focus for this position is Prisoner Benefit Fund and Special Projects. The employee works with SIGMA Financial and Business Intelligence on a regular basis. This position is also responsible for assisting in the review and transition to newly related accounting software systems and will be the primary IT contact for the office. This position assists with training of staff in the work area and with analyzing prisoner benefit issues and monthly expenditure review and reporting.

MDOC is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/about/for-employees/military-and-veterans

Experience And Education

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Accounting Technician 7: One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.
• Accounting Technician 8: Two years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7 or an Accounting Assistant 8.
• Accounting Technician E9: Three years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 8, two years equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7, or one year equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.

Other Considerations

Accounting Technician 7

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Accounting Technician 8

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Accounting Technician E9

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

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

Position Description

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

• REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training.

Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.