Accounting Specialist 13

Accounting Specialist

This position will function as an accounting specialist performing the highly complex accounting functions for the Unemployment Insurance Program. The UIA is responsible for the issuance of unemployment benefits and the collection of unemployment taxes. The Trust Fund Accounting Section performs a full range of accounting and analytical functions for the agency that are extremely diverse. The unit is classified as a complex work area, and staff require strong 'systems' skills, in addition to strong accounting skills. The position performs a variety of professional assignments involving the design, maintenance & implementation of accounting systems; the classification & assessment of accounting data; and the preparation of related Federal, State, managerial and financial reports.

There is a possibility of a remote / hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Required Education and Experience :

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

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 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, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and / or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college / university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. 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). 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. All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election. View the entire job specification at : https : / / www.michigan.gov / mdcs / - / media / Project / Websites / mdcs / JOBSPECS / A / AccountingSpecialist.pdf

Accommodations : If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.