Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Grant Accounting Technician

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

This position supports accounting functions by monitoring grant-related activities and assisting with payment processes for local governments, particularly in relation to election operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting standards, federal laws, and legislative requirements. The role involves utilizing accounting and reporting software to effectively plan, organize, and oversee financial activities in alignment with state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

Completion of high school
One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7 (for Accounting Technician 7)
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 (for Accounting Technician 8)
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 (for Accounting Technician E9)
Attach an updated resume and cover letter
If qualifying based on education, attach a copy of official transcripts
For foreign degrees, provide an academic credentials evaluation or conversion to U.S. educational equivalents unless recognized by CHEA
Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
Pass a criminal background record check

Nice To Haves

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 (for Accounting Technician 7)
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement (for Accounting Technician 8)
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 (for Accounting Technician E9)

Responsibilities

Monitoring grant-related activities
Assisting with payment processes for local governments, particularly in relation to election operations
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, federal laws, and legislative requirements
Utilizing accounting and reporting software to effectively plan, organize, and oversee financial activities in alignment with state and federal guidelines