Accountant 9-P11/ 12

Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for performing and documenting professional research, analyses, and reconciliations for the Talent Investment Agency’s Unemployment Insurance program. Primary responsibilities will include the documentation and maintenance of accounting procedures and MIDAS General Ledger processing specifications; and performing account reconciliations and analyses. Position will provide professional support for the UI programs benefit payment and tax collection activities by researching, collecting, consolidating, and analyzing financial information for financial reporting purposes.At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .Position Description Accountant 9-P11Position Description Accountant 12Required Education And ExperienceEducationPossession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.ExperienceAccountant 9No specific type or amount is required.Accountant 10One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.Accountant P11Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.Accountant 12Three years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.Alternate Education And ExperiencePossession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.ORPossession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.Additional Requirements And InformationPlease attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .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 by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.Position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) databases and will be required to get fingerprinted for the position. Employees must maintain a favorable criminal history while employed in a position with access to FTI.Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).View The Entire Job Specification Athttps://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Accountant.pdfAccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.