Accounting Technician 7-E9

State of Michigan; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Technician to independently perform tasks assigned by the Facility Business Manager, including posting to ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. The role supports audits, reporting, and budget projections, and may involve disbursements and accounts payable duties related to prisoner transactions.

New hires may undergo pre-appointment testing and must meet ethics standards; a high school education with

Qualifications

• Experience posting to ledger accounts and reconciling accounts.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and SIGMA procedures.
• Ability to perform internal/external audits and reconciliations.
• Education or substitutions appropriate for state-classified accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess validity and accuracy of agency accounting transactions per policy.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations; produce reports for budgets.
• Assist Facility Business Manager with financial management and reporting.
• Disburse funds; handle accounts payable, cashier duties, and prisoner-related transactions.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Ledger posting

Account reconciliation

Financial statements

Audits & reporting

Disbursement & accounts payable

Education

High school diploma

Two years college with accounting credits

Bachelor's degree with accounting credits

Tools

SIGMA transactions

DTMB accounting policies

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections 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 here.

This position functions, independently, as an experienced technician responsible for performing all tasks and duties that the Facility Business Manager assigns, including, but not limited to: (1) assesses the validity and accuracy of all the agency's accounting transactions relative to DTMB accounting policies and SIGMA transactions and procedures, (2) internal/external audits and reconciliations in order to create reports used as basis for projections and budgetary decisions, (3) assists the Facility Business Manager on all aspects of financial management and reporting, (5) disbursing funds and documentation for accounts payable, cashier duties, and prisoner-related transactions, and (6) miscellaneous duties as required.

Education

Education 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.

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.

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 Please note you do not need to fill out the form.

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.

The Department of Corrections may screen out 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.

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) 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.

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

View the position description: https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Accounting Tech .doc