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Accountant Manager 12 - Non-Employee Travel Unit

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Central Office

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$29.92 - $43.73

per hour

Closes

February 10, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading a team that handles travel reimbursements for non-employees in Michigan's health department, ensuring compliance with state financial rules, and helping local offices with accounting issues.

It's ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys managing people, staying on top of policies, and supporting public services.

Someone with a strong background in government finance and team leadership would thrive here.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester credits in accounting
  • Three years of professional experience in accounting or auditing, including systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data
  • One year of experience equivalent to an Accountant P11 or Auditor P11 level
  • Ability to lead and direct staff in a financial unit
  • Knowledge of state financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets
  • Skills in assisting with accounting questions and preparing financial reports
  • Submission of resume, cover letter, and official transcripts via NEOGOV application

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Accountant Manager 12
This position leads and directs staff in the Non-Employee Travel Unit, stays updated on financial policies and procedures implemented by the State of Michigan in order to safeguard assets, and assists local MDHHS offices with accounting related questions and concerns.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AccountantManager_11953_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


    Requirements

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

    Experience
    Three 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 or an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11 or Auditor P11.


    Qualifications

    Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certification 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.

    Additional Information

    This position is being reposted. If you have already applied, there is no need to reapply. Your application is being taken into consideration.

    The office location for this position is 235 S. Grand Ave. Lansing however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
    Ingham County
    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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/18/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-4778701