Special Projects/GASB Liaison - State Assistant Administrator 15 presso State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

About this position: 

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is housed within State Budget Office and is responsible for the State of Michigan’s accounting, tax reporting, and payroll functions and related systems. OFM staff perform central accounting and payroll control activities, developing and issuing statewide accounting, tax, and payroll policies, and monitoring compliance by agencies with state accounting and tax policies and regulations. Learn more at www.Michigan.gov/budget.

This position serves as a Special Projects/GASB Liaison responsible for research, coordination, and oversight of special projects related to accounting and financial reporting matters such as revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, transfers, other financing sources (uses) at both the fund and government wide levels.  This includes research, identification and analysis of alternative solutions and recommended course of action. This position is responsible for acting as a liaison, or coordinating liaison activities, with State agencies, component units, SIGMA, and/or the Office of the Auditor General as applicable to complete special projects.  This position is also responsible for preparation and coordination for the development of reports and queries to facilitate monitoring processes. This position also researches and works on the functional implementation of new and proposed GASB standards.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION

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Office location is Lansing, MI, however, The Office of Financial Management currently offers a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) which requires one day working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to four days remote work per week.

Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. 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 these positions. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

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Position Duties

 Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

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Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Note: Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree.

The "Salary" listed is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the position. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. 

Other Qualifications

Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office 

Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research

State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.

Working for State Budget Office is both rewarding and challenging. 

• Our team members work together through problem solving, collaborating, and supporting one other.
• Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams.
• Staff are provided access to training, resources, and experienced team members.

For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

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To be considered for these positions you must:

• Apply for these positions online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcripts, and application to allow for accurate screening.
• 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 official transcript(s). We accept scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts if they contain the following elements: college/university name and address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar's signature and/or seal.?

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader)

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.

The Office ofCareer Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources. 

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. DTMB does not offer employment sponsorship and DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.