Accounting Assistant 5-E7Print ( Assistant 5-E7Salary$19.76 - $27.97 HourlyLocationDimondale, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeRemote EmploymentFlexible/HybridJob Number2701-25-17-1DepartmentTreasuryOpening Date10/18/2024Closing Date11/3/2024 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob DescriptionThe Accounting Services Division is adding an Accounting Assistant to their team.This position is responsible for providing a full range of office support assignments in the Accounting Services Division. The position requires using judgment in making decisions within established policies and procedures. This position uses the SIGMA accounting system to generate payments and record accounting transactions. This position receives invoices for departmental purchases, verifies correctness of invoice and initiates payment to vendor. Responsibilities also include maintaining electronic files, databases and worksheets, where applicable.If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that still offers a great work/life balance, we encourage you to apply!View the full Position Description here: Position Description ( Assistant 5-7 PD.pdf)Department of Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work!Required Education and ExperienceEducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceAccounting Assistant 5No specific type or amount is required.Accounting Assistant 6One year of administrative support experience.Accounting Assistant E7Two 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.Alternate Education and ExperienceSpecial Requirements, Licenses, and CertificationsThis position requires you to pass a criminal history background check and a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.Additional Requirements and InformationPlease attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.Remote Work:This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position priorto being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify ( and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.View the job specification at: employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.More details on benefits for our new hires are below:Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.Updated: 2/28/2401ACCTAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?YesNo02ACCTAST - Please select your level of experience.NoneOne to two years of administrative support experience.Two to three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.03How many years of experience do you have receiving and paying invoices?NoneLess than one yearOne to three yearsThree to five yearsFive to seven yearsSeven years or more04Please describe your experience receiving and paying invoices. If you have no experience, enter N/A.05How many years of experience do you have posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers?NoneLess than one yearOne to three yearsThree to five yearsFive to seven yearsSeven years or more06Please describe your experience posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers. If you have no experience, enter N/A.07How many years of experience do you have utilizing spreadsheets and database software?NoneLess than one yearOne to three yearsThree to five yearsFive to seven yearsSeven years or more08Please describe your experience utilizing spreadsheets and database software. If you have no experience, enter N/A.09How many years of experience do you have working in a team environment?NoneLess than one yearOne to three yearsThree to five yearsFive to seven yearsSeven years or more10Please describe your experience working in a team environment. If you have no experience, enter N/A.11Have you completed any accounting classes in either high school, college, or another organized environment?YesNo12Please describe the topics and information that you learned from the organized accounting classes. If you have not completed any accounting classes in either high school, college, or another organized environment, enter N/A.13Do you have experience working with the State of Michigan's accounting system, Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA)?YesNo14Describe your experience working with SIGMA in detail. Please highlight any specific use of the SIGMA Financial component in your response. If you have no experience, enter N/A.15What procedures have you used to prevent or control backlogs in your work area? Please describe a specific instance when you needed to do this. If you have no experience, enter N/A.16Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)YesNo17If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.18Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Operations Center in Dimondale, MI?YesNo19Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?YesNoRequired QuestionAgencyState of West Allegan StreetLansing, Michigan, 48922Phone517-335-7508Website verify your email addressVerify Email