Accountant 9-P11 - Public Health Federal Reporting Grants Unit

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Accountant 9-P11

This position is responsible for providing the accounting and grant financial management associated with various federal, state and private grant programs. Responsibilities include performing grant financial analysis; financial reporting; cash management; maintenance of the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) based grant accounting structures; and completing accounting procedures associated with year-end closing of the grants.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/Accountant_11952_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a cover letter.

• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Accountant 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Accountant 10

One 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 P11

Two 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.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.

OR

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.

The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Ste 801, Lansing MI 48933.  Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.  Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please contact Robbie Harris at harrisr1@michigan.gov

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