Accounting Assistant 8 (Pontiac Lake Recreational Area)
State of Michigan
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Accounting Technician 7-E9
State of Michigan
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.23 - $31.91
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling payments to vendors, checking them for accuracy, processing and reconciling them, and managing incoming payments for a state education department focused on lifelong learning opportunities.
It also includes tasks like recovering overpayments, canceling payments, and providing support in other accounting areas.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with basic accounting experience who enjoys ensuring financial processes run smoothly in a public service setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in posting to ledger accounts
- Experience reconciling accounts
- Experience executing financial adjustments
- Experience preparing financial statements
- Proficiency in using SIGMA financial system
- Ability to provide backup support in other accounting areas
Full Job Description
At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary.
From connecting more families with quality childcare and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.
MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.
The position performs a full range of assignments to resolve vendor payment issues and ensure the integrity of the payment process, including pre-auditing, processing, reconciling, and releasing payments. This position also is responsible for the receipting payments into the department, recoupment of payments and reclassification, and stop/cancel payments in SIGMA. In addition, this position will also provide back-up support in other areas.
Position Description
Requirements
This position generally requires the completion of a high school education and one year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications for the Accounting Technician class.Additional Information
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