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Posted: January 29, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Accounting Technician 7-E9

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$23.23 - $31.91

per hour

Closes

February 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing all accounts payable for a state military department, ensuring vendors get paid on time while following accounting rules and federal guidelines.

The role includes reviewing payments, handling issues as the main contact between departments, and using specific software to keep everything running smoothly.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in financial processing who enjoys working in a government setting with some office-based hybrid work.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in using SIGMA financial software
  • Experience processing accounts payable and ensuring timely vendor payments
  • Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and software tools
  • Strong understanding of federal government payment processes and compliance
  • Excellent communication skills to serve as liaison between departments
  • Ability to work hybrid schedule with at least 2 days in office per week in Lansing, MI

Full Job Description

About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

This position is responsible for all DMVA Accounts Payable. This position utilizes SIGMA, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other regulatory requirements and an understanding of the relationship DMVA has with the Federal Government and how payments are processed are needed; ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and other software used in the position are required. This position is responsible to review and process payments accordingly to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner, avoiding late payments per P.A. 279 of 1984. Serve as the liaison and point of contact for accounts payable issues with DMVA and DTMB as part of the accounting service center.

View the position description here: Accounting Technician 7-E9

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application (if applicable). Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.

An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.

A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted.

An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft.

Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Position Location:
This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.


Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Accounting Technician 7

One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7.

Accounting Technician 8
Two years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7 or an Accounting Assistant 8.

Accounting Technician E9
Three years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 8, two years equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7, or one year equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS.

Qualifications

Accounting Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement. 

Accounting Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Accounting Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement. 

Additional Information

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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5217277