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State of Michigan Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Revenue Management Section in Lansing, Michigan
Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Revenue Management Section
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Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Revenue Management Section
Salary
$46,904.00 - $64,438.40 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
2301-25-BFS054
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
12/13/2024
Closing Date
12/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position provides accounting support services within the Revenue Management Unit. This includes maintaining and reconciling control records of revenue transactions processed within the Department of State and processing revenue adjustments in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position is also responsible for providing support to other Department employees and the general public with revenue related problems.
Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/AccTechPDBFS054.pdf)
MDOSJOBS
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
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 an updated resume and cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selections process.
If you qualify for this position based on your education, you must attach a copy of yourofficial transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf) in order to determine eligibility.
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
Job Specification (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AccountingTechnician_11990_7.pdf)
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 the education typically acquired through completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
ACCTTCH - Please select the option below that reflects your experience/education.
None
One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.
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.
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.
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 of the 7 level).
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses. (May be substituted for the experience requirement of the 8 level).
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 of the E9 level)
03
How many years of experience do you have reconciling accounts? This experience must be documented in your application materials.
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
More than 3 years
04
If you indicated you have experience with reconciling accounts, briefly describe that experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
05
How many years of experience do you have researching discrepancies and preparing corrective entries? Experience must be documented in your application materials.
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
06
If you indicated that you have experience researching discrepancies and preparing corrective entries, briefly describe that experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
07
What software programs are you proficient in using? For example, MS Word, MS Excel, Email, etc. (If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none").
08
Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
Yes
No
09
If you answered "yes" to question #8, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #8, please enter "none".
10
Did you attach a copy of your resume and cover letter? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
11
If you qualify for this position based on your education, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts? Failure to do so may result in your application to be screened out.
Yes
No
12
Please select all that apply from the options below: (Note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory performance rating within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
13
Please list all previous names, including your name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names, enter "none".
14
Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected to one or more of the following: criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checks, and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. DO YOU ACCEPT AND COMPLY TO THESE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS?
Yes
No
15
From the following options, please select your employment status.
Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State).
Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency.
Previously employed at another State of Michigan agency.
None of the above.
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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