Financial Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11

State of Michigan•Dimondale, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a $2,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates. The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a Financial Analyst to support critical accounting and reporting functions within the Revenue and Tax Accounting Section. This position is responsible for performing in-depth research, analyzing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and making necessary correcting entries to ensure Treasury systems report accurately to SIGMA (Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application) System Financial. Key responsibilities include: Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating the financial impact of adjusting entries on taxpayer accounts. Using system applications to analyze, verify, and maintain accurate financial records. Ensuring data accuracy and reconciliation between Treasury systems and SIGMA Financial. Providing backup support for Bank-to-System reconciliation and System-to-SIGMA Financial reconciliation processes. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply! View the Financial Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 Position Description. View the Financial Analyst Job Specification. Note: The listed salary range reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Qualifying years of experience are counted post–bachelor’s degree. Candidates will be reviewed to determine the appropriate level for placement. The final salary will be based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Treasury Careers – Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! PLEASE NOTE: New Hires for the Financial Analyst classification will receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,500. The bonus will be paid out as $1,250 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 will be paid upon completion of one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service. If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.
Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.
Financial Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required.
Financial Analyst 10: One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.
Financial Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of experience as an Accounting Technician E9 and/or 10, Account Examiner E10 and/or 11, Account Examiner Supervisor 12, or Office Supervisor 9-10 (with the bookkeeping subclass code); or, one year of experience as an Account Examiner Supervisor 13, or Office Supervisor 11-12 (with the bookkeeping subclass code).
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position.
For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload).
This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and, if applicable, a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.
Official Transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above.
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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Responsibilities

Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating the financial impact of adjusting entries on taxpayer accounts.
Using system applications to analyze, verify, and maintain accurate financial records.
Ensuring data accuracy and reconciliation between Treasury systems and SIGMA Financial.
Providing backup support for Bank-to-System reconciliation and System-to-SIGMA Financial reconciliation processes.