Veteran-Friendly Accounting Technician – Budgets & Audits

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

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