Accounting Specialist 13 - Public Health Federal Reporting Grants

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The position has sole responsibility in the federal financial reporting of Michigan Behavioral Health Block grants.  The position provides program expertise in establishing, revising, and implementing accounting procedures for each grant for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); performs independent research and evaluation of program activities and transactions; and participates actively with the DHHS year-end closing activities.

This position will work closely with state program offices and federal agencies to be sure DHHS is meeting federal requirements; Have an in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws related to each grant and apply knowledge to the reconciliation and reporting of each grant.  This position will be the point person during state and federal reviews for Michigan Behavioral Health Block grants, including other various grants of equal complexity.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AccountingSpecialist_11986_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 in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. 
• 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. 
• 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

Four years 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, including two years equivalent to an Accountant P11 or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate (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.

This position is located at 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. 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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Robbie Harris at HarrisR1@michigan.gov.

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