Auditor 9-P11
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Auditor 9-P11
Salary
$23.73 - $40.87 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Remote Optional
Job Number
2701-25-24-14
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
08/21/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position offers a $2,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates.
The City Income Tax Bureau within the Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking an individual to work in public service as an Auditor in its Compliance and Collections unit. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career in public service; enjoy generous time off, robust retirement plans, and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters. You'll be the detective of the tax world-analyzing data, uncovering discrepancies, and helping ensure fairness for all.
We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, and employee development.
The City Income Tax Bureau is looking for an Auditor who has excellent tax research skills, a detailed oriented approach, and a positive attitude. Being self-motivated and engaging are also bonuses. If you possess these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that still offers a great work/life balance, we encourage you to apply!
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/AUDITORED91N PD.pdf)
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree.
Auditor 9
No specific @type or amount is required.
Auditor 10
One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.
Auditor P11
Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level.
OR
Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and 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 (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) (CHEA) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as 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.
Signing Bonus. New State of Michigan employees, new to the Auditor classification will receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,500. The bonus will be paid out as $1,250 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 will be paid upon completion of one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service. If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus. Current or previous career employees in this classification are not eligible.
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 positionprior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Remote Work . This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however 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. Please note that occasional onsite work, in-office meetings and in-office training will be required. Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change and can be ended at any time for any reason.
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.
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.
Interviews. 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.
Fingerprinting. 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.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Auditor\12102\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. 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
01
AUDITOR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
AUDITOR - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records.
One to two years of post-degree professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records.
Two to three years of post-degree professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records.
Three or more years of post-degree professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) OR Six months of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records and possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA).
03
What additional or extended education/certifications do you have? (Check all that apply.)
Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA)
Other
None
04
If you selected 'other' in the previous question, please indicate the extended education/certifications that you possess.
05
Please select your level of experience working with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access.
No experience
Beginner
Skilled
Expert
06
Do you have experience entering and analyzing data in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel?
Yes
No
07
Do you have any working knowledge or experience with City Income Taxes?
Yes
No
08
Please explain your experience with City Income Taxes. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
09
From the options below, choose the response that best describes your aptitude to work alone.
Prefers continuous direction from others
Occasionally challenged at times maintaining motivation
Self-motivator, minimal to no direction is needed
10
Please discuss a difficult problem/issue you faced at work recently and explain how you solved it.
11
This position requires travel to Detroit and Flint areas for field work assignments. Do you understand and agree to the travel requirements for this position?
Yes
No
12
Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
13
Did you attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) and/or any active designation(s) you have? If you have multiple degrees and/or if you attended more than one college/university, please be sure to attach them all. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) You cannot be qualified for this position without ALL of your OFFICIAL transcripts.
Yes
No
14
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
15
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
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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