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State of Michigan Accounting Assistant 8 (Pontiac Lake Recreation Area) in Waterford, Michigan
Accounting Assistant 8 (Pontiac Lake Recreation Area)
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Accounting Assistant 8 (Pontiac Lake Recreation Area)
Salary
$22.66 - $27.91 Hourly
Location
Waterford, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-24-PARK-067
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
To provide accounting and office functions for Pontiac Lake Recreation Area that includes external Boating Access Sites. Remote support for Dodge #4 State Park and 1 day/week in office for Dodge #4 State Park. Responsible for all duties relating to small project accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial and budget reports/reconciliation, Human Resources duties, public relations and general office operations. In addition, the position assists with staff training, and support to the Unit Supervisor for day-to-day operations.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/account pd.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.
Additional Requirements and Information
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AccountingAssistant_11955_7.pdf
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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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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ACCTAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
ACCTASTA - Do you possess at least three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances?
Yes
No
03
Please indicate below any post-secondary education courses you have completed. Please check all that apply and provide a copy of your college transcripts.
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Databases
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
04
How many years of experience do you possess using the computer regularly as a part of your job? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 years or more
05
Please select all the standard software in which you have job related experience.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
None of the above
06
How much experience do you have performing general office duties, i.e., composing correspondence, setting up files, using various office equipment, etc.?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 years or more
07
How much experience do you have conducting interviews, training and onboarding new staff members?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 years or more
08
Do you possess experience in the following administrative support and/or customer service tasks (please select all that apply):
Bookkeeping and accounting practices
Governmental budgeting procedures
Business management practices
Collecting and organizing accounting data
Assemble and compile pertinent data and prepare financial reports
Making bank deposits
None
09
How much experience do you have in a Park, Recreation Area or DNR Field Office?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 years or more
10
How many years of experience do you possess working with Microsoft Word? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials)
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 years or more
11
From the following computer applications, please select those that you are proficient in using.
Microsoft Outlook
Power Point
SIGMA
CAMIS
Facebook/Twitter
None
12
How many years of experience do you have planning or organizing multiple assignments?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 years or more
13
How many years of experience do you have providing customer service on the telephone?
None/Less than 1 year of experience
1 - 2 years of experience
2 - 3 years of experience
3 - 5 years of experience
5 years or more of experience
14
Please describe your experience providing customer service on the telephone. If you have no experience, mark N/A.
15
How many years of experience do you have interacting with the public in person?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 years or more
16
Please describe your experience you have interacting with the public in person?
17
How many years of experience do you possess in processing timesheets and payroll?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 or more
18
Do you have experience with the following? (Check all that apply.)
Gathering detailed account information
Reviewing detailed information for accuracy
Filing
Record keeping
None of the above
19
Do you have experience in processing invoices for payment, fee collection, preparing bank deposits, and remitting/reconciling accounts?
None
0-1 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
2+ years of experience
20
Please describe your experience with processing invoices for payment, fee collection, preparing bank deposits, and remitting/reconciling accounts.
21
QOL - How did you hear about this job?
Department Employee or co-worker
Family or Friend
College Career Fair
State of Michigan Career Fair
Summer Youth Employment Participant
Civil Service Vacancy Site
Department Website
Other
22
Do you currently work for the Department of Natural Resources?
Yes
No
23
VETMIL - Did you serve in the military? If yes, please attach a copy of your separation/discharge papers. It is suggested that you do not include the following types of information in your uploaded documents: Social Security Number (SSN) or other personal or sensitive information you do not wish be made visible to recruiters. If you answered YES to the above question, please make sure you provide a detailed description of your military experience when completing the Work Experience portion of your application, including rank and specific job duties that would be considered relevant to the position to which you are applying.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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