Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

The Accounting Services Division is seeking a skilled accountant to join our team. This position performs a wide range of professional accounting duties related to statewide accounting systems, financial reporting, and the year‑end book closing process.

At the Accountant 9–P11 level, the position provides essential support and assistance in analyzing accounting problems and applying sound accounting principles. At the Accountant 12 level, the position serves as a senior staff accountant, providing leadership and expertise in resolving complex accounting issues.

All levels require a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting theories, and their practical application.

• Perform professional accounting duties related to statewide accounting systems and processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports.
• Assist with or lead the year‑end book closing process.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues using GAAP and sound accounting principles.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulations.
• Review the Accountant 9‑P11 Position Description here.
• Review the Accountant 12 Position Description here.
• Review the Accountant 9‑12 Job Specification here.
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Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post‑bachelor’s degree.

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.

Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.

Three years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11.

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience. OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant experience.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

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), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

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 prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

This position is eligible to work remotely on…