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State of Michigan Accounting Technician 7-E9 in Lansing, Michigan
Accounting Technician 7-E9
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Accounting Technician 7-E9
Salary
$22.55 - $30.98 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-25-LAW-006
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
11/18/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
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Job Description
This position is responsible for providing accounting support to the division. Tasks will include processing payments in the SIGMA accounting system, reviewing vendor invoices, approving travel and expense vouchers, processing inter-agency vouchers, recording monthly mileage, managing procurement cards, requesting vehicle registrations and insurance, and other duties as assigned.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Account%20Tech%20LED.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
T he work location of this position will be Constitution Hall, Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingTechnician.pdf?rev=e09ea70db7134864a1d7ff07cb901862
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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ACCTTCH - Do you possess one of the following? At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least one year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements; OR an associate's degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
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ACCTTCH - Please select your level of experience.
None
One to two years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7. .
Two to three years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7 or an Accounting Assistant 8.
Three to four 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.
At least four years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 9 or two years equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.
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How many years of experience do you possess working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each workday? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 or more years
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Please describe your experience with the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each workday. If none, please enter NA.
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How many years of experience do you possess in Bookkeeping and accounting practices?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 or more years
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Please describe your experience with Bookkeeping and accounting practices. If none, please enter NA.
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How many years of experience do you possess in collecting and organizing accounting data?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 or more years
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Please describe your experience with collecting and organizing accounting data. If none, please enter NA.
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How many years of experience do you possess working with the State of Michigan's accounting system, Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA)?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 or more years
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Describe your experience working with SIGMA in detail. Please highlight any specific use of the SIGMA Financial component in your response. If you have no experience, enter N/A.
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Select the number of years of experience you possess in inputting and retrieving information in a computerized data base system? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 or more years
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Please describe your experience with inputting and retrieving information in a computerized data base system. If none, please enter NA.
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Do you understand that ALL experience must be documented in application materials? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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