Accounting Specialist 14
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Accounting Specialist 14
Salary
$35.28 - $52.61 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2701-26-12-4
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
03/04/2026
Closing Date
3/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
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Job Description
Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a skilled and knowledgeable specialist to serve as the department's technical expert for accounting and tax systems, including SAP, GenTax, and the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management System (SIGMA).
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the department's subject matter expert for SAP and GenTax, requiring deep technical and functional system knowledge.
Ensure proper accounting methods and procedures are consistently applied across the department.
Establish and maintain guidelines for processing financial transactions within SIGMA.
Support compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Troubleshoot and resolve system interface issues and assist with year-end closing processes.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new taxes, system enhancements, and reporting solutions.
Collaborate closely with internal partners, including the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB).
Lead and manage complex projects related to accounting system development, upgrades, and process improvements.
Coordinate activities across multiple program areas and state agencies.
Conduct special projects focused on researching, developing, and implementing new or enhanced accounting systems and processes.
Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial processes through policy development and system oversight.
The Ideal Candidate
Possesses strong expertise in SAP, GenTax, and governmental accounting systems.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP.
Excels at problem-solving, especially in complex system environments.
Is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.
Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
Has experience leading cross-functional projects or system implementations.
Thrives in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders, including IT partners.
Shows initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement.
View Position Description:ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST-3 (14) (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ACCSPL3A30N_FINAL%20(1).pdf)
View the entire Job Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingSpecialist.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
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 an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12.
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate (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.(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 positionprior 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. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.
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. Instructions and tips will be providedto all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams
Fingerprints. This 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 is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.
Note:Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.
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
01
ACCSPL - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credits (36 term) in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
ACCSPL - Do you possess one of the following? At least 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 an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12. OR A Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and at least three and a half years of such of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application. OR A Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) and at least 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. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
Yes
No
03
How many years of experience do you have conducting research, analyzing data, and reporting the results?
None to less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
More than five years
04
Please provide a specific example of how you have conducted research, analyzed data, and reported the results. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.
05
Please select the statement below that best reflects your knowledge of taxes and your ability to process taxes in accordance with statute and generally accepted accounting principles.
No knowledge
Below average
Average
Above average
Expert
06
Please briefly describe your knowledge supporting your selection in the previous question. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.
07
Please select the software application(s) with which you have related accounting or financial work experience. (Check all that apply.)
Excel
GenTax
SAP-ECC
SAP S/4
MiMITS
SIGMA
Other
None of the above
08
Please briefly describe your experience or familiarity with SAP-ECC, SAP S/4, MiMITS, and SIGMA as they relate to accounting or financial processes. If applicable, include what you know about how these systems may connect or share data. If your experience is stronger in some systems than others, or if you have used similar accounting or financial systems, please describe that as well. If you have no experience with accounting or financial systems, please respond N/A.
09
Please attach to your application, a response to the question: Describe a time when you were a team member working on a project. What was your role and how did you contribute to the team's success? Did you remember to attach your response?
Yes
No
10
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 (I have 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
11
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
12
If you qualify for this position by possessing a 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 - I am a current or previous State of Michigan employee and I possess the required experience as detailed in the position description.
13
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
14
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
15
Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
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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