Financial Specialist 13 (911)

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Financial Specialist 13 (911)

Salary

$29.58 - $44.15 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2701-24-18-20

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

This position serves as the department’s specialist in the administration of the Emergency 911 program, the Convention Facility Development program, the Health & Safety program, the Indigent Health program, and the Small Business Taxpayer Exemption program. These programs are substantial and critical for State of Michigan local units of government. This position works within general policies and procedures and provides expert knowledge related to the various programs administered including all accounting related functions. These programs require a deep understanding of revenue accounting, the State’s accounting system (SIGMA) and Business Intelligence. The primary functions of this position include duties pertaining to administering the programs including researching, interpreting, and analyzing program policies and procedures; monitoring and summarizing state legislative changes related to the programs; analyzing revenues and developing program distributions; developing reports; responding to complex inquiries; attending and making presentations at meetings; handling programmatic matters; assisting in the development of policies and procedures; conducting meetings with senior and support staff; and implementing special projects.

This position works with the State Budget Office, other state departments, House and Senate Fiscal Agencies, cities, villages, townships, counties, bond attorneys, various special interest groups, and other areas of the department.

Responsibilities include producing estimates of the effects of proposed policy changes on the state’s local governments, calculating payments, analyzing state budget and accounting reports to ensure the programs are accounted for properly, and making changes to the computer model which calculates the payments. These grant programs require a high level of revenue accounting knowledge, including SIGMA and Business Intelligence.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Financial Specialist 13 PD.1.pdf)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying experience is counted post bachelor's degree.

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.

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 to evaluators (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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of 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, and 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 transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf)

This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

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 this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialSpecialist.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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FINSPL – Do you possess one of the following? At least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics? (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts) OR At least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service?

• Yes

• No

  02

  FINSPL – Do you possess one of the following: At least Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12; OR a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) and at least three years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data?

• Yes

• No

  03

  On a scale of 1 -10 (with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest), what level of proficiency do you have using Excel?

  04

  Please describe what type of functions/formulas, you have experience using in Excel. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  05

  Please describe your skills, knowledge and experience interpreting statutory language. If possible, please be specific and state the Public Act(s) related to your response. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  06

  How many years of experience do you have researching, interpreting and analyzing revenue data?

• None to less than one year

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• More than five years

  07

  Please describe your skills, knowledge and experience with researching, interpreting and analyzing revenue data. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  08

  How many years of experience do you have with principles, practices, standards and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing in a work environment that calculates distributions and issues payments?

• None to less than one year

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• More than five years

  09

  Please describe your skills, knowledge and experience with governmental accounting and auditing. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  10

  Please describe what experience you have using SIGMA and Business Intelligence, including what types of reports you developed, what types of transactions you worked with, etc. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  11

  Are you comfortable working as part of a team, independently or both? Please explain your answer.

  12

  Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  13

  Did you attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.

  15

  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 this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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