Accounting Technician 7-10

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　　Accounting Technician 7-10

　　Salary

　　$21.48 - $32.88 Hourly

　　Location

　　To Be Determined - TBD, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Job Number

　　7501-24-FOD-005

　　Department

　　Natural Resources

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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　　Job Description

　　Accounting Technician E (7-E9)

　　Performs assignments and serves as the point of contact in the areas of accounting, procurement, and budget support in accordance with standard accounting practices and the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) procedures for the assigned divisions and offices. Prepares financial reports for analysis. Adjusts accounting records and serves as the point of contact for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff within the Southern Michigan Administrative Area (SMAA).

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Acct Tech E 7-9 Position Description.pdf)

　　Accounting Technician A (10)

　　Performs assignments and serves as the technical expert in the areas of accounting, procurement, and budget support in accordance with standard accounting practices and the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) procedures for the assigned divisions and offices. Reviews and prepares financial reports for analysis. Adjusts accounting records and serves as the recognized resource for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff within the Southern Michigan Administrative Area (SMAA).

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Acct Tech A10 Position Description.pdf)

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Education

　　Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

　　Prefer: An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting.

　　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.

　　Accounting Technician 10

　　Four years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 9 or two years 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 an associate's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for one year of Accounting Technician 7 experience.

　　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, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.

　　Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

　　If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

　　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.

　　Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

　　View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AccountingTechnician_11990_7.pdf

　　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. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.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: 11/14/2022

　　01

　　ACCTTCH - Do you possess one of the following? At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least one year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements; OR an associate's degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　ACCTTCH - Please select your level of experience.

　　None

　　One to two years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7. .

　　Two to three years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7 or an Accounting Assistant 8.

　　Three to four 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 four years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 9 or two years equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.

　　03

　　Do you have an associate degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　How many years of experience do you possess providing direct face to face customer service as a part of your regular job duties? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　05

　　How many years of experience do you possess working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each work day? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　06

　　How many years of experience do you possess in bookkeeping and accounting practices? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　07

　　How many years of experience do you possess in governmental procurement procedures? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　08

　　How many years of experience do you possess in business management practices? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　09

　　How many years of experience do you possess in collecting and organizing accounting data? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　10

　　How many years of experience do you possess in state of michigan's accounting system (SIGMA)? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　11

　　Do you possess experience in the following administrative support and/or customer service tasks (please select all that apply. All experience must be documented in application materials):

　　None

　　Less than 1 years

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　12

　　How many years of experience do you possess using the computer regularly as a part of your job? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　13

　　How many years of experience do you possess working with Microsoft Excel? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　14

　　Select the number of years of experience you possess in inputting and retrieving information in a computerized data base system? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 to 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　15

　　Do you possess work or educational experience in natural resources and/or environmental issues and activities?

　　Yes

　　No

　　16

　　Do you currently work for the Department of Natural Resources?

　　Yes

　　No

　　17

　　Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　18

　　VETMIL - Did you serve in the military? If yes, please attach a copy of your separation/discharge papers. It is suggested that you do not include the following types of information in your uploaded documents: Social Security Number (SSN) or other personal or sensitive information you do not wish be made visible to recruiters. If you answered YES to the above question, please make sure you provide a detailed description of your military experience when completing the Work Experience portion of your application, including rank and specific job duties that would be considered relevant to the position to which you are applying.

　　Yes

　　No

　　19

　　QOL - How did you hear about this job?

　　Department Employee or co-worker

　　Family or Friend

　　College Career Fair

　　State of Michigan Career Fair

　　Summer Youth Employment Participant

　　Civil Service Vacancy Site

　　Department Website

　　Other

　　20

　　Which location are you apply for?

　　Detroit Customer Service Center, 1801 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207

　　Lansing Customer Service Center, 4166 Legacy Parkway, Lansing, MI 48911

　　No preference

　　Required Question

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　　State of Michigan

　　Department

　　Natural Resources

　　Address

　　525 West Allegan

　　Lansing, Michigan, 48909

　　Phone

　　517-284-5014

　　Website

　　https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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