Michigan
Agency Liaison - Accounting Specialist 9-13 - State Budget Office
Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Overview
About The Position: The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is housed within the State Budget Office and is responsible for the State of Michigan’s accounting functions and related systems. OFM staff perform central accounting and payroll control activities, develop and issue statewide accounting policies, and monitor compliance by agencies with state accounting policies. OFM is looking for an Agency Liaison.
Location and schedule: Office location is Lansing, MI, with a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) requiring one day on-site and up to four days remote per week. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you reside outside Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Application note: Online application must contain detailed work experience and will be used as the primary source for reviewing qualifications. For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links.
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Complete assigned statewide reporting activities.
Solve basic accounting problems utilizing knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Assist in the development and control of the State’s accounting system account structure for assigned subject matter areas.
At the experienced level, provide instruction and assistance for departments related to assigned subject matter areas.
Qualifications Required Education
and Experience
Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting. Applicants earning a bachelor’s degree at the end of the current semester may be considered with a scanned or electronic copy of unofficial transcripts. Final offer of employment is made once official transcripts are received and approved.
Experience :
Accountant 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
Accountant 10: One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, equivalent to Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.
Accountant P11: Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.
Accountant 12: Three years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.
Accounting Specialist 13: Four years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, equivalent to an Accountant, Auditor, or Assistant Auditor General including two years equivalent to Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12.
Note:
Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor’s degree. The salary range reflects the minimum to maximum, with levels determined by education and experience.
Alternate Education And Experience : CPA may substitute for one year of Accountant P11 experience. CMA may substitute for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
Additional Requirements And Information
State Budget Office is committed to an inclusive work environment with diversity of thought and experiences.
Our team works collaboratively with problem-solving and ongoing growth opportunities. Benefits information: visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
To be considered: Apply online via NEOGOV; document relevant experience and education in resume, transcripts, and application; attach a current cover letter and detailed resume with dates of employment (month/year and hours per week); attach official transcript if applicable.
Hard copy applications are not accepted. Failure to complete required items may result in your application not being considered.
All new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of starting employment. DTMB does not sponsor employment or participate in STEM-OPT.
Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the agency ADA coordinator.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Government Administration
For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
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Location and schedule: Office location is Lansing, MI, with a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) requiring one day on-site and up to four days remote per week. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you reside outside Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Application note: Online application must contain detailed work experience and will be used as the primary source for reviewing qualifications. For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links.
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Complete assigned statewide reporting activities.
Solve basic accounting problems utilizing knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Assist in the development and control of the State’s accounting system account structure for assigned subject matter areas.
At the experienced level, provide instruction and assistance for departments related to assigned subject matter areas.
Qualifications Required Education
and Experience
Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting. Applicants earning a bachelor’s degree at the end of the current semester may be considered with a scanned or electronic copy of unofficial transcripts. Final offer of employment is made once official transcripts are received and approved.
Experience :
Accountant 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
Accountant 10: One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, equivalent to Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.
Accountant P11: Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.
Accountant 12: Three years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.
Accounting Specialist 13: Four years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, equivalent to an Accountant, Auditor, or Assistant Auditor General including two years equivalent to Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12.
Note:
Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor’s degree. The salary range reflects the minimum to maximum, with levels determined by education and experience.
Alternate Education And Experience : CPA may substitute for one year of Accountant P11 experience. CMA may substitute for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
Additional Requirements And Information
State Budget Office is committed to an inclusive work environment with diversity of thought and experiences.
Our team works collaboratively with problem-solving and ongoing growth opportunities. Benefits information: visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
To be considered: Apply online via NEOGOV; document relevant experience and education in resume, transcripts, and application; attach a current cover letter and detailed resume with dates of employment (month/year and hours per week); attach official transcript if applicable.
Hard copy applications are not accepted. Failure to complete required items may result in your application not being considered.
All new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of starting employment. DTMB does not sponsor employment or participate in STEM-OPT.
Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the agency ADA coordinator.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Government Administration
For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Note: This description preserves original content and context while presenting it in a clean, accessible format suitable for listing.
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