Accounting Specialist 13 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5219053) Apply  Accounting Specialist 13 Salary $66,539.20 - $99,320.00 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 3291-26BK-OPS14 Department Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) Opening Date 01/30/2026 Closing Date 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality childcare and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan. MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAPto learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play. This position serves as the accounting specialist for the Bureaus Educational Partnerships, Early Learning and Family Supports, and Strategic Talent Preparation. The position also has the sole responsibility for monitoring and analyzing General Ledger balances monthly which includes monitoring and assessing monthly Business Intelligence reports and year-end disposition checklists for MiLEAP's general purpose and state restricted funds. MiLEAP’s budget and organizational structure is highly complex with an annual appropriation of $2.1 Billion with over 50 funding sources including Federal, Private, and Restricted. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MiLEAP%20Accounting%20Specialist%20PD.pdf) Required Education and Experience This position generally requires four years of professional experience in the evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports. Specific information on the education and experience required for the position is inthe job specifications for the Accounting Specialist class. (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingSpecialist.pdf) Additional Requirements and Information Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. 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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan 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 01 ACCSPL - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credits (36 term) in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 02 ACCSPL - Do you possess one of the following? At lest four years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant, Auditor, or Assistant Auditor General including two years equivalent to an Accountant P11, Auditor P11, or Assistant Auditor General P11 or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12, Auditor 12, or Assistant Auditor General 12. OR A Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and at least three and a half years of such of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application. OR A Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) and at least 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. If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application. + Yes + No 03 Why are you interested in joining the MiLEAP team? 04 Please select your level of experience with the State of Michigan year-end closing process. + None + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 05 Please describe your experience with the State of Michigan year end closing process. If none, please put N/A. 06 Please select your level of experience with federal reporting. + None + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 07 Please describe your experience with federal reporting. If none, please put N/A. 08 Please select your level of experience with SIGMA for accounting or purchasing purposes. + None + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 09 Please describe your experience with SIGMA. If none, please put N/A. Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) Address MiLEAP-OHR@michigan.gov 400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone (800) 788-1766 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email