Accountant 9-11 - State Budget Office
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5281174)
Apply
?
Accountant 9-11 - State Budget Office
Salary
$25.85 - $40.51 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
0701-26-30-28NG
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date
03/30/2026
Closing Date
4/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
State Budget Office is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the state budget, including development of the Governor's Executive Budget recommendation, monitoring of the budget to ensure continued fiscal balance, and other budgetary analysis functions. Learn more atwww.Michigan.gov/budget.
About this position:
Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) is housed within State Budget Office and is the backbone for the State of Michigan government operations, supporting budget, financial management, procurement, timekeeping and labor cost allocation, inventory management, and grant/project accounting.
The role of SIGMA support staff is to support the daily operations of the system, working towards continuous improvement of SIGMA's functionality, providing training and help desk resources to users.
As a SIGMA Time, Expense, Leave and Labor Distribution Center of Excellence Accountant, you will:
Be a front-line reviewer of Production Work Requests to improve the system functionality through configuration changes or enhancements to the system.
Support SIGMA accounting related standardization for agency and central reference data format, forms, reports and processes.
Assist with a variety of functions, including Tier 2 support for agency identified issues, regression testing, defect recreation, TestSavvy script review and more!
For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links:
POSITION DESCRIPTION (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Accountant%209-11.docx)
JOB SPECIFICATION
Office location is Lansing, MI, however, SIGMA Operations and Support currently offers a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) which requires one day working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to four days remote work per week.
Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. 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.
__
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Applicants that will earn a bachelor's degree at the end of the current semester/school year may be considered with unofficial transcripts. Please note, the final offer of employment is made once official transcripts are received and approved.
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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (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.
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, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above.
Experience
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.
Note: Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree. The "Salary" listed is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the position. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
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
Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office
Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research
State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.
Why join the team at Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA)?
Working for SIGMA is both challenging and rewarding. Our team members work together, problem solving and collaborating, enabling them to support each other in providing resolution to those we serve. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace that provides continuous opportunities for personal and professional growth. We celebrate individual and team successes often, creating a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
SIGMA is a great environment to be a part of, with phenomenal teamwork and communication.
You will have access to training, resources, and experienced staff to help you meet professional goals.
We are committed to making a different for the citizens of Michigan.
We encourage idea sharing/formation to support continued growth throughout our SIGMA team.
For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to come work with us!
To be considered for this position you must:
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New\Online\Employment\Application\Guide\-\First\Time\User\446027\7.pdf) (Download PDF reader)
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The Office of Career Services (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/0,4614,7-147-6876---,00.html) offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. DTMB does not offer employment sponsorship and DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.
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
ACCOUNT - 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
ACCOUNT - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
One to two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
Two to three years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
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, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.
At least two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA). If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
At least two years and six months of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA). If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
03
Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution (i.e. college or university) with an expected graduation date that falls within the current semester/school year? If so, please attach unofficial transcripts.
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA)? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
Yes
No
05
How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Excel?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
5-10 years
Over 10 years
06
How would you describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
Nonexistent
BASIC (able to create workbook; create worksheet; enter cell values; format/edit cells; enter/edit formulas; format page layout (rows/columns); print and save documents, etc.)
INTERMEDIATE (able to maintain large worksheet; freeze/unfreeze headings; work with multiple worksheets; navigate among sheets in a workbook; open/arrange multiple windows in a worksheet; move/copy info between worksheets; create summary worksheet to recap values from other worksheets; import data; add/review/edit/print comments; customize page set-up and print options; preview page breaks, etc.)
ADVANCED (able to design and use Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts; use analytical Add-ins, Goal Seek, Data Analysis, Scenario Manager; produce summary reports; use conditional formatting; use advanced functions; create/modify a macro command; assign a macro to a toolbar; debug a macro; use VBA editor to modify macros, etc.)
07
How many years of experience do you have working with SIGMA Financial?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
5-10 years
Over 10 years
08
If you indicated that you have experience working with SIGMA Financial, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
09
Do you have experience analyzing financial information, budgets, or expenditures?
Yes
No
10
If you have experience analyzing financial information, budgets, or expenditures, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
11
Do you have experience testing software and documenting defects?
Yes
No
12
If you indicated that you have experience testing software and documenting defects, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
Yes
No
13
Do you understand this job will require working onsite at least 1 day per week?
Yes
No
14
To collect SBO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
College/University Career Services Office
College/University Career Fair
Employee Referral
Govern For America
Handshake
LinkedIn
Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
Michigan Works! Agency
Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter)
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
State of Michigan website/NEOGOV job alert
Veterans Organization
State of Michigan Career Fair
X (previously Twitter)
15
If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
16
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, are you able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
17
Did you attach a cover letter, resume and your official college transcripts to your application? Or if a student expected to graduate within the current semester/school year unofficial transcripts to your application? Ensuring requested supporting documents are attached to the application aids in the credential's evaluation process.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Address
DTMB-HR@michigan.gov
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
Attn: HR Office
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
