The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is housed within State Budget Office and is responsible for the State of Michigan’s accounting, tax reporting, and payroll functions and related systems. OFM staff perform central accounting and payroll control activities, developing and issuing statewide accounting, tax, and payroll policies, and monitoring compliance by agencies with state accounting and tax policies and regulations. Learn more at www.Michigan.gov/budget.

This position is responsible for providing support in payroll processing and tax reporting activities for Pay and Tax Reporting Division team members that must dedicate time to the HRMN (State of Michigan HR, Benefits, and Payroll system) upgrade projects. Position performs payroll Gross to Net to Labor Distribution reconciliations, payroll clearing fund reconciliations and correcting entries, tax reporting reconciliation and deposits, payroll adjustments processing, payroll testing and configuration, and support to agencies. Tasks and projects that are performed by individuals in this position are critical to ensure accuracy of labor distribution, employee pay, and accurate tax reporting.

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For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links:

POSITION DESCRIPTION - Accountant 9-P11

JOB SPECIFICATION - Accountant 9-12

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Office location is Lansing, MI, however, The Office of Financial Management 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 these positions. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

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.

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.

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.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.

Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office

Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research

Working for State Budget Office is both rewarding and challenging.

• Our team members work together through problem solving, collaborating, and supporting one other.
• Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams.
• Staff are provided access to training, resources, and experienced team members.

For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

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To be considered for these positions you must:

• Apply for these positions 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, transcripts, and 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 official transcript(s). We accept scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts if they contain the following elements: college/university name and address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar's signature and/or seal.

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(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 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.