Budget & Audit Accounting Technician

State-of-Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide office support to the Facility Administrative Officer and act as liaison to the Regional Business Office. This role includes prisoner accounting, institutional accounting, financial calculations, cashiering, and clerical duties, and it produces reports that inform the facility budget.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Experience posting to ledger accounts and reconciling balances is preferred.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports for budgeting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prisoner accounting and institutional accounting tasks.
• Perform financial calculations, cashiering, and clerical duties as needed.
• Produce reports used to inform facility budget decisions and projections.

Skills

Posting to ledger accounts

Account reconciliation

Financial statements preparation

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide office support to the Facility Administrative Officer and act as liaison to the Regional Business Office. This role includes prisoner accounting, institutional accounting, financial calculations, cashiering, and clerical duties, and it produces reports that inform the facility budget.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.