Accounting Technician -E9 - Grant Accounting Technician

This position supports accounting functions by monitoring grant-related activities and assisting with payment processes for local governments, particularly in relation to election operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting standards, federal laws, and legislative requirements. The role involves utilizing accounting and reporting software to effectively plan, organize, and oversee financial activities in alignment with state and federal guidelines.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• 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.

• 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.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-Employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

MDOS is proud to be a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer