Accountant 9-12

$52,208 - $88,317/Yr

Services Program Manager 14 - Washtenaw County New - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lansing, MI

About the position

This position provides accounting services for the Capital Outlay Program, specifically for State Agencies and Colleges & Universities. The role involves preparing financial and capital asset reports, posting transactions in the accounting system, preparing billings, and assisting with the coordination and maintenance of the chart of account structure. Additionally, the position includes performing special projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and capital asset reports.
• Post transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare billings for the Capital Outlay Program.
• Assist with coordinating chart of account structure and maintenance.
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
• For Accountant 10: One year of professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• For Accountant P11: Two years of professional experience in accounting or auditing, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10.
• For Accountant 12: Three years of professional experience in accounting or auditing, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification may substitute for one year of Accountant P11 experience.
• Possession of a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification may substitute for six months of Accountant P11 experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of state accounting practices and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions and matching.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with rollover options.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and more.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Tuition reduction programs at some colleges and universities.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.