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Assistant Section Manager (Accountant Manager 14)

Salary

$34.25 - $51.08 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

2701-25-14-14

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

* This position is eligible to work remotely (from home) up to five days per week with a Flexible work schedule *

The Bureau of Investments (BOI) within the Michigan Department of Treasury is looking for a dynamic leader who has excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, high ethical standards, and a positive attitude to join their team. If you possess these characteristics and are interested in becoming part of an exciting and fulfilling work environment, working with a diverse group of people to accomplish goals, then this is the job for you!

This position manages and coordinates the multi-million dollar accounting transactions and general ledger control functions for the State of Michigan Retirement System’s (SMRS) pension fund, the State Treasurer’s common cash fund, and various trust and agency funds. Position manages and coordinates the review and reconciliation of the limited partnership and LBO financial statement analysis function. Position also manages and coordinates various highly complex, yearly investment reconciliations and oversees various daily and monthly investment reconciliations. Finally, the position oversees the highly complex investment income reconciliation and distribution process to all pooled accounting participants.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply!

View full position description here: Accountant Manager 14 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReport - 2025-05-13T155515.393.pdf)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Four years 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 or an Auditor, including two years equivalent to an Accountant P11 or Auditor P11, or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12 or Auditor 12.

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying professional experience is countedpost bachelor's degree .

Selective Position Requirement (SPR)

Two years of investment accounting and cash management experience, that includes: the interpretation and application of investment and banking terminology and practices and application to the accounting process, and the application of accounting controls to investment accounting transactions, and the management of related investment accounting functions in a local area network (LAN) investment transaction processing environment.

Alternate Education and Experience

Accountant Manager

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.

OR

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

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.)

Selective Position Requirement. This position has a Selective Position Requirement (SPR). A SPR is a specific qualification that is narrower or more limited than those generally associated with a position and that are determined to be essential for performance of the duties of a specific position. These requirements are necessaryPRIORto job entry.

Official Transcripts. 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 (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) (CHEA) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.

Foreign 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 (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) 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.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Remote Work.This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however 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. Please note that monthly meetings and other occasional onsite work will be required.

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 positionprior tobeing appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

E-Verify.The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.

Please Note: Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State 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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 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 take 12 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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: 2/28/24

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ACCTMGR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

02

ACCTMGR13-15 - Do you possess one of the following: At least four years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports; OR a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and at least three and a half years of such experience; OR a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) and at least three years of such experience. If so, please attach a copy of your CMA or CPA certification.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess an active professional designation from the list below?

+ Certified Public Accounting (CPA)

+ Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA)

+ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

+ Master's degree

+ None of the above

+ Other

04

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please identify any active designations you have.

05

Do you have a comprehensive understanding of, and experience with, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and investment methodologies?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have considerable knowledge of effective skills planning, developing and administrating investment accounting programs?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience. This experience should be clearly documented in your application and resume. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) If you have no experience, enter N/A.

08

How many years of experience do you have working with complex investment accounting reconciliations?

+ No experience

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five to seven years

+ Seven years or more

09

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience. This experience should be clearly documented in your application and resume. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) If you have no experience, enter N/A.

10

How many years of experience do you have with financial, year-end closing work?

+ No experience

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five to seven years

+ Seven years or more

11

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience. This experience should be clearly documented in your application and resume. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) If you have no experience, enter N/A.

12

How many years of experience do you have overseeing and managing staff?

+ No experience

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five to seven years

+ Seven years or more

13

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience. This experience should be clearly documented in your application and resume. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) If you have no experience, enter N/A.

14

How many years of experience do you have working on a personal computer with spreadsheet applications?

+ No experience

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five to seven years

+ Seven years or more

15

This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, with monthly in-person meetings, or as necessary. Do you understand and agree to the remote work requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

16

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 before you are appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

+ Yes

+ No

17

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

18

Did you attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application, and/or, if applicable, your active CMA and/or CPA designation? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) This documentation is REQUIRED; you can't be qualified for this position without it.

+ Yes

+ No

19

From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) or Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) etc.)

+ Not a State of Michigan employee (never been employed at the State)

+ A current Department of Treasury employee

+ A current Bureau of Investments employee at the Department of Treasury

+ A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee

+ A previous State of Michigan employee

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

[email protected]

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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