Accounting Technician: Financial Reporting & Audits (E7–E9)

State-of-Michigan; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks an Accounting Technician to perform advanced accounting tasks as assigned by the Facility Business Manager, including posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.

The role supports internal/external audits, disbursement of funds, accounts payable, and prisoner-related transactions, with education pathways from high school through bachelor’s degrees with accounting coursework, and opportunity for progression to

Qualifications

• Experience posting to ledger accounts and reconciling balances.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and support audits.
• Understanding of budgeting and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the validity and accuracy of accounting transactions.
• Conduct internal/external audits and reconciliations.
• Assist Facility Business Manager with financial management and reporting.
• Disburse funds and document accounts payable; cashier duties.
• Handle prisoner-related financial transactions.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Ledger posting

Account reconciliation

Financial statement prep

Auditing support

Cashier/Accounts payable

Education

High school diploma

Two years college with accounting credits

Bachelor's degree with 16 accounting credits

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks an Accounting Technician to perform advanced accounting tasks as assigned by the Facility Business Manager, including posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.

The role supports internal/external audits, disbursement of funds, accounts payable, and prisoner-related transactions, with education pathways from high school through bachelor’s degrees with accounting coursework, and opportunity for progression to