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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Accounting Assistant 5-8

State of Michigan

LEO-MSHDA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$20.35 - $30.19

per hour

Closes

January 20, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job supports a team that manages mortgage loans for multi-family housing projects in Michigan, handling tasks like reconciling accounts, tracking payments, and monitoring overdue loans.

It involves everyday accounting support to ensure smooth financial operations for affordable housing programs.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with basic office experience who enjoys organized financial work and values helping underserved communities.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • For level 5: No specific experience required
  • For level 6: One year of administrative support experience
  • For level 7: Two years of administrative support, including one year equivalent to level 6 with financial tasks like posting data to ledgers, preparing invoices, reviewing/coding financial info, and maintaining balances
  • For level 8: Three years of administrative support, including one year equivalent to level 7 with the same financial tasks
  • Attach cover letter, detailed resume with employment dates and hours, and official transcripts if applicable
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and ethical standards in a public service environment

Full Job Description

At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+.

We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.


To assist the Multi-Family Mortgage Servicing (MFMS) staff in carrying out the essential responsibilities of servicing MSHDA ‘s multi-family mortgage loan portfolio by performing a variety of accounting assistant support assignments.

The responsibilities of the MFMS Unit include, but are not limited to, reconciling monthly mortgage activity, monitoring delinquent loans, processing all mortgage payments, tax bill payments, insurance premium payments and all other servicing duties relating to the multi-family portfolio.


For additional information, please see the links below:

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MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Accounting Assistant 5
No specific type or amount is required.

Accounting Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

Accounting Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 6, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

Accounting Assistant 8
Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
  2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.


Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Also, information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.

Unsupported responses may not be considered further.


For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA.

Review more information regarding official transcripts.


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


As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.


Note: 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.

Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.



Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.


Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingAssistant.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5197111