Accountant 12 - Public Assistance Grants Section bei State of Michigan

About the Department

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.   

The position functions as a senior accountant responsible for managing medium level complex grants, which include Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), and Weatherization Assistance Program. These grants are multi-year block grants, ranging from $26,000,000 to $165,000,000, that may have carryover over funding. Responsibility includes preparation of federal financial reports, analysis, and reconciliation of the expenditures and revenue for medium level grants. The position is also responsible for establishing, revising, and implementing accounting procedures; perform research and evaluation of program activities and transactions; and participates as needed with the MDHHS’s year-end closing activities. This position will work closely with state program offices and federal agencies to be sure MDHHS is meeting federal requirements for medium level grants; Have an in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws related to each grant and apply knowledge to the reconciliation and reporting of each grant. Be the point person during state and federal audit reviews for each grant with assistance from management.  Due to the medium level of expertise, independence is required but will receive assistance and guidance from management and other sources for state and federal audit reviews, and for complex and highly technical issues. 

Position Description
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Accountant_11952_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Position Duties

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

Experience 
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.   

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.  

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.  

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. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
 

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Contact person for information about this position:  Robbie Harris at [email protected]

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