Accounting Assistant 5-E7 - Accounts Payable Clerk

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports state agency operations through services including building management, information technology, contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning, construction management, fleet operations, and oversight of state retirement systems.

This position ensures the timely, reliable, and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with applicable contracts, rules, and requirements. It pre-audits payment documents, supports the steady flow of invoices and receivers, opens and distributes mail to Financial Services, and assists with year-end closing functions.

The position is located in Lansing, Michigan. It may be performed on a hybrid schedule, with two days per week required in the office. Approved hybrid work must be performed within Michigan. Candidates should confirm the work location and schedule during the interview. Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume; applications without them will not be considered. New employees must provide proof of U.S. work eligibility within three business days of starting. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify with the federal I-9 form and does not participate in STEM-OPT. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. Reasonable accommodations for application or selection processes may be requested through the agency's ADA coordinator.

Requirements

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• For the Accounting Assistant E7 level: 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.
• Attach a cover letter and resume to the application.
• New employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, reliable, and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with applicable contracts, rules, and requirements.
• Pre-audit payment documents.
• Ensure the steady and smooth flow of invoices and receivers.
• Open and distribute mail to Financial Services.
• Assist with year-end closing functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED