Accounting Technician 7-E9 (Resource Protection and Promotion Section)_

Accounting Technician 7-E9 (Resource Protection and Promotion Section)Print (overnmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4630912)ApplyAccounting Technician 7-E9 (Resource Protection and Promotion Section)Salary$21.48 - $32.88 HourlyLocationLansing, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number7501-24-PARK-238DepartmentNatural ResourcesOpening Date08/23/2024Closing Date9/6/2024 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsJob DescriptionThis position is responsible for all duties relating to accounts payables, accounts receivables, financial/budget reports, Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps (MCCC) payroll, invoice processing, and human resources functions for the Resource Protection and Promotion (RPP) Section. The RPP Section manages extensive programs that receive grants for work or revenue from concessions and leases. This position requires the incumbent to have knowledge of Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) accounting and procurement policies and procedures while performing assigned tasks. Additionally, the incumbent will play a role in the planning, scheduling, and coordinating meetings as well as distributing, requesting, reviewing, and analyzing information and documents.Position Description (tate.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750124PARK238PD.docx)Required Education and ExperienceEducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceAccounting Technician 7One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.Accounting Technician 8Two 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.Accounting Technician E9Three 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.Accounting Technician 10Four years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 9 or two years equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.Alternate Education and ExperienceAccounting Technician 7Completion 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.Accounting Technician 8Possession of an associate's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for one year of Accounting Technician 7 experience.Accounting Technician E9Possession 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.Additional Requirements and InformationView the job specification at: ichigan.gov/documents/AccountingTechnician\_11990\_7.pdfState employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.More details on benefits for our new hires are below:Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available ati.gov/orsstatedc.Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (ov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.Updated: 2/28/2401ACCTTCH – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?+ Yes+ No02ACCTTCH - Please select your level of experience.+ At least one year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.+ The completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.+ At least 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.+ At least the possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.+ At least 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.+ At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and 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. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.+ At least four years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 9 or two years equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.03Please indicate below any post-secondary education courses you have completed. Please check all that apply and provide a copy of your college transcripts.+ Accounting/Bookkeeping+ Databases+ Word Processing+ Spreadsheets+ None of the above04How many years of experience do you possess using the computer regularly as a part of your job? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3-5 years+ 5+ years05Please select all the standard software in which you have job related experience.+ MS Excel+ MS Word+ MS Access+ MS Teams+ MS PowerPoint+ None of the above06How much experience do you have performing general office duties, i.e., composing correspondence, setting up files, using various office equipment, etc.?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years07How much experience do you have conducting interviews, training, and onboarding new staff members?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years08Do you possess experience in the following administrative support and/or customer service tasks? (please select all that apply):+ Bookkeeping and accounting practices+ Governmental budgeting procedures+ Reconciling travel expensise; formulating travel plans and itineraries+ Business management practices+ Collecting and organizing accounting data+ Assemble and compile pertinent data and prepare financial reports+ Making bank deposits+ None of the above09How much experience do you have in a Park, Recreation Area or DNR Field Office?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years10How many years of experience do you possess working with Microsoft Word? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years11How many years of experience do you possess working with Microsoft Excel? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years12From the following computer applications, please select those that you are proficient in using.+ MS Outlook+ MS PowerPoint+ Business Objects+ CAMIS+ SIGMA+ Facebook/Twitter+ MICARS+ None of the above13How many years of experience do you have planning or organizing multiple assignments?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years14How many years of experience do you have providing customer service on the telephone?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years15Please describe your experience providing customer service on the telephone. If you have no experience, mark N/A.16How many years of experience do you have interacting with the public in person?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years17Please describe any experiences you have interacting with the public in person?18How many years of experience do you possess in processing timesheets and payroll?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years19Do you have experience with the following? (Check all that apply.)+ Gatering detailed account information+ Reviewing detailed information for accuracy+ Filing+ Record keeping+ None of the above20How many years of experience do you possess in processing invoices for payment, fee collection, preparing bank deposits, and remitting/reconciling accounts?+ None+ Less than 1 year+ 1-3 years+ 3+ years21Please describe your experience with processing invoices for payment, fee collection, preparing bank deposits, and remitting/reconciling accounts.22VETMIL - Did you serve in the military? If yes, please attach a copy of your separation/discharge papers. It is suggested that you do not include the following types of information in your uploaded documents: Social Security Number (SSN) or other personal or sensitive information you do not wish be made visible to recruiters. If you answered YES to the above question, please make sure you provide a detailed description of your military experience when completing the Work Experience portion of your application, including rank and specific job duties that would be considered relevant to the position to which you are applying.+ Yes+ No23QOL - How did you hear about this job?+ Department Employee or co-worker+ Family or Friend+ College Career Fair+ State of Michigan Career Fair+ Summer Youth Employment Participant+ Civil Service Vacancy Site+ Department Website+ Other24Do you currently work for the Department of Natural Resources?+ Yes+ No25QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)+ Yes+ NoRequired QuestionAgencyState of MichiganDepartmentNatural ResourcesAddress525 West AlleganLansing, Michigan, 48909Phone517-284-5014Websiteichigan.gov/dnr/about/careersApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email