Accounting Technician 7-E9
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Accounting Technician 7-E9
Salary
$22.55 - $30.98 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2701-25-12-15
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
08/04/2025
Closing Date
8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position serves as a section Accounting Technician for banking issues including pre-auditing financial documents, researching and analyzing banking issues. This position reviews the Section's processes and procedures and formulates recommendations to improve the Section's banking practices. This position assists providing technical assistance to Section Staff.
In addition, this position maintains and reconciles control records for revenue and receipts to bank transactions. Oversees ordering function for all State deposit tickets. Identifies, analyzes, and/or processes the following @types of banking transactions for posting in SIGMA: return items and debit/credit memos on all State Treasurer accounts held in various financial institutions throughout Michigan for all State agencies, validates significant, material transactions that post to the State Treasurer bank accounts held at the State's main concentration bank daily; and assist with cross training.
In performing these duties, the position is responsible for promoting and maintaining an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and for encouraging new ideas, input, respect and teamwork.
View Accounting Technician 7-E9 position description here (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ACCTTCHED46R.pdf) .
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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, detailed resume, and, if applicable, a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.(Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Official Transcripts.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), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80) .
Foreign Transcripts.Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
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 prior tobeing appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Hybrid Remote Work.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.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code.The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Your application for this positiondoes not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specificationhere (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingTechnician.pdf) .
The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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. Please view Student Loan 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 at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
ACCTTCHE - Please select your level of experience.
At least one year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.
The completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
At least 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.
At least the possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
At least 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.
At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and 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. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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How many years of experience do you have involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
More than three years
04
How many years of experience do you have conducting research, analyzing the data gathered and reporting the results?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
More than three years
05
How many years of experience do you have regularly communicating with internal and external customers on a department-wide or broad scale?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
More than three years
06
Please attach your response to the question to your application: Please describe a time when you were a team member working on a project. What @type of action did your team take in approaching the project? What was your role and how did you contribute to the team's success? Did you attach your response to your application?
Yes
No
07
Did you attach your cover letter, detailed resume and required attachment to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
08
If you qualify for this position by possessing an associates or bachelor's degree, did you remember to attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
N/A - qualify with State experience
09
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
10
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. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?
Yes
No
11
Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
Yes
No
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From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department, such as Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee (never employed by the State)
A current Michigan Department of Treasury employee
A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Treasury
Address
TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov
430 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48922
Phone
517-335-7508
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers
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