Accountant 9-12
This position provides Revenue Accounting Section support for the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications System (SIGMA), develops guidelines for the Section for the processing and reconciliation of transactions entered in the State’s accounting system and assists the Office’s Senior Accountant in ensuring the accurate posting of over $45 billion annually. This position develops guidelines for the maintenance and reconciliation of remittances for taxes administered through Systems Applications and Product (SAP) and resolves complex SAP issues. This position writes and revises procedures to document changes in processes. This position researches, reconciles, and formulates solutions to complex Revenue Accounting Section issues.
In performing these duties, the position is responsible for promoting and maintaining an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and for encouraging ideas, input, respect, and teamwork.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
Note: Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.
Accountant 9
No specific type or amount is 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 an 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 an 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 an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.
OR
Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume and a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college 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. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (Download PDF reader)
This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
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