Accounting Assistant 5-8 (Accounts Payable)

The Michigan Department of Corrections is a state agency that employs veterans and serves the community. They are seeking an Accounting Assistant responsible for processing vendor payments and ensuring proper accounting practices are followed within their financial systems.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the pre-audit and processing of vendor payments for CFA/FOA utilities budget in SIGMA
• The position processes commodity and non-commodity-based payments, along with journal vouchers and correcting entries in SIGMA
• In addition, this position interacts with other department staff and vendors
• This position serves as an advanced level worker responsible for the pre-audit and processing of payments for CFA/FOA utilities budget in SIGMA
• The position reconciles and processes commodity and non-commodity-based payments in SIGMA, along with journal vouchers and correction documents in SIGMA
• The position ensures all transactions post correctly to balance sheet accounts in SIGMA, as well as ensuring proper chart of account coding and event types are applied for journal vouchers and correction documents in SIGMA
• Explains work instructions to other Accounting Assistants in the work area, adapting guidelines to the assignment as necessary
• In addition, this position interacts with other department staff and vendors

Skills

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school
• No specific type or amount of experience required for Accounting Assistant 5
• One year of administrative support experience for Accounting Assistant 6
• Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 6, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances for Accounting Assistant E7
• Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances for Accounting Assistant 8
• Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume will result in your application being screened out
• Certain positions may require a criminal history background check
• The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation
• All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered

Benefits

• The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
• This position has the ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period.
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the whole family.
• No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
• No-cost vision insurance.
• Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
• Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
• 15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
• Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
• 401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
• 4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
• Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
• State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
• Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
• Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
• Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
• Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development.

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