Accountant-E (9-P11) for MSI

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.


Serves as Cost Accountant for MSI factories as assigned. Provides and directs the cost accounting function of the Business Office in various MSI factories through prisoner worker clerks. Prepares monthly reports for assigned factories with generally accepted accounting principles and theories. Prepares reports and summaries concerning inventories, prepares product cost estimates, audits prisoner payrolls, and establishes factory overhead rates. Conducts and verifies physical inventories on an annual basis along with weekly cycle counts. Investigates and resolves accounting discrepancies formulates and proposes changes to procedures. Performs systemic internal control reviews and develops corresponding processes for the ERP program provided by Global Shop Solutions (GSS).


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Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures and routine office supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of the application of data processing and terminology as it applies to maintaining financial control and accounting records.
• Knowledge of techniques that are commonly used in locating errors in accounting records.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and cost funding procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal grant procedures and reports.
• Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Ability to present accounting data in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and nontechnical users.
• Ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems.
• Ability to analyze and recommend improvements in accounting systems.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.

**Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

***Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first 2 weeks will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of yourofficial college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

**REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.