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ACCOUNT ASSISTANT 5-E7, 8

State of Michigan, Jackson, MI, United States


Possesses knowledge of policies and procedures that relate to Business Office functions and State Accounting processes. Has ability to make decisions and take action according to MDOC Policy Directives. Possesses knowledge of SIGMA or COMS operations. Communicates professionally with vendors and staff both verbally and in writing. Receives, sorts, corrects, and reconciles a wide variety of accounting documents. Posts data to appropriate accounts, reviews, and codes financial information, makes payments and maintains records on a daily basis through use of spreadsheets, database software, COMS, and SIGMA.

Qualifications

Accounting Assistant 5: No specific type or amount is required.

Accounting Assistant 6: One year of administrative support experience.

Accounting Assistant 7: Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 6, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

Accounting Assistant 8: Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

EEO Statement The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

REQUIRED INFORMATION:

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training. Overnight travel may be required for NCNET training.

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