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Accounting Specialist 13

Salary

$31.99 - $47.75 Hourly

Location

Detroit, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

1801-26-UI-FD-003

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.

This position will function as an accounting specialist performing the highly complex accounting functions for the Unemployment Insurance Program. The UIA is responsible for the issuance of unemployment benefits and the collection of unemployment taxes. The Trust Fund Accounting Section performs a full range of accounting and analytical functions for the agency that are extremely diverse. The unit is classified as a complex work area, and staff require strong ‘systems’ skills, in addition to strong accounting skills.

The position performs a variety of professional assignments involving the design, maintenance & implementation of accounting systems; the classification & assessment of accounting data; and the preparation of related Federal, State, managerial and financial reports. Various duties will include but are not limited to federal agencies reports, general ledger account reconciliations, preparation of accounting reports for Management and; special projects, independent analysis of accounts, and documentation.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Final PD 1801-26-UI-FD-003.pdf)

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

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

Alternate Education and Experience

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

OR

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

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) .

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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (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.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingSpecialist.pdf

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

ACCSPL - 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 equivalent to an Accountant, Auditor, or Assistant Auditor General including two years equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12. OR A Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and at least three and a half years of such of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application. OR A Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) and at least 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. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many years of experience do you have collecting and analyzing data and reporting results to meet program deliverables? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ Greater than 6 years

04

Please describe your experience with collecting and analyzing data and reporting results to meet program deliverables. If you answered “No experience” to the previous question, please enter N/A.

05

How many years of professional experience do you have equivalent to a Financial Analyst, Financial Specialist, Accountant, or Accounting Specialist? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ Greater than 6 years

06

How many years of experience do you have working with the Unemployment Insurance program? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 6 years

+ Greater than 6 years

07

Please describe your experience working with the Unemployment Insurance program. If you answered “No experience” to the previous question, please enter N/A.

08

Do you have experience in researching policies, accounting and legal laws? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please describe your experience with researching policies, accounting and legal laws. If you answered “No” for the previous question, please enter N/A.

10

What is your level of proficiency with Excel? (Your skill with Excel may be tested as part of any future interview and compared with this response).

+ None

+ Basic (able to format tables and perform simple calculations)

+ Intermediate (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data sorting/search)

+ Advanced (use statistical & mathematical functions; design, create & modify charts)

11

Do you have experience in the development of project planning, reconciliation of project events and testing IT systems? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please describe your experience in the development project planning worksheets and reconciliations of project events/ testing IT systems. If you answered “No” for the previous question, please enter N/A.

13

Please describe how your qualifications, knowledge, experience, and attitude would make you the preferred candidate to be considered for this position.

14

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

+ Yes

+ No

15

1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

+ College/University Career Services Office

+ College/University Career Fair

+ Employee Referral

+ GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

+ Handshake

+ Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)

+ Pure Michigan Talent Connect

+ NEOGOV job alert

+ Veterans Organization

+ X (previously Twitter)

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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.

17

1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

+ Not a State of Michigan employee

+ A previous State of Michigan employee

+ A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee

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

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1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as an Accounting Specialist 13 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Address

[email protected]

PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-241-9868

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/leo

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