Accounting Assistant 5-E7 (Accounts Receivable) - FinancePrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4872027) ApplyAccounting Assistant 5-E7 (Accounts Receivable) - FinanceSalary$19.76 - $27.97 HourlyLocation Lansing, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number5901-25-FA-5-ASD-AcctAsst5-E7-DepartmentTransportationOpening Date03/20/2025Closing Date4/3/2025 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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Job DescriptionThis position is required to be on-site at the official work location (425 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933) and is NOT eligible for remote work.This position is part of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Accounting Service Center (ASC), which supports MDOT, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). This role involves posting cash deposits into the Cash Receipting System (MiCaRS), troubleshooting and resolving any deposit related issues, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Additionally, the position provides customer service to various program representatives and the public regarding related inquiriesThe "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (5) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E7) of the Accounting Assistant 5-E7. For additional information, please see the links below:
Accounting Assistant 5-E7 Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ACCTASTEB78R PD 3.2025.pdf)
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For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .
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.
Required Education and ExperienceEducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school. ExperienceAccounting Assistant 5No specific type or amount is required. Accounting Assistant 6One year of administrative support experience. Accounting Assistant E7Two 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. Additional Requirements and InformationView the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingAssistant.pdf All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol at [email protected] ([email protected]) . AccommodationsIf 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. 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: 2/28/2401 Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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ACCTAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
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No
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ACCTAST - Please select your level of experience.
None
One to two years of administrative support experience.
Two to 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.
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.
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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No
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
Yes
No
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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Although not required, 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
None of the above
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Please select the number of years' experience you possess using the computer regularly as a part of your job: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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Please select all the standard software in which you have job related experience. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
None of the above
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Please select the number of years' experience you possess performing general office duties, i.e., composing correspondence, setting up files, using various office equipment, etc.: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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Do you possess experience in the following administrative support and/or customer service tasks (please select all that apply). If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
Collecting and organizing accounting data
Assembling and compiling pertinent data and preparing financial reports
Making bank deposits
Reconciling Data
Providing customer service over the telephone
Scanning Documents
None of the above
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Please select the number of years' experience you possess working with Microsoft Excel: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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From the following computer applications, please select those that you are proficient in using. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
Microsoft Outlook
Power Point
MiCaRS
State-wide Integrated Governmental Management Application System (SIGMA)
None of the above
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Please select the number of years' experience you possess in planning or organizing multiple assignments: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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Please select the number of years' experience you possess providing customer service on the telephone: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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Please describe your experience providing customer service on the telephone. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. If you have no experience, mark N/A.
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Do you have experience with the following? (Check all that apply) If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
Gathering detailed account information
Reviewing detailed information for accuracy
Filing
Record keeping
No experience
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If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
Yes
No
Not applicable
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
MI Construction Career Days
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
Other
N/A
MDOT Capstone Internship
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
College/University Career Services Office or website
Indeed
Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)
Michigan Works! Agency
Career Fair
GovDelivery
Billboard
Employee Referral
Veterans Organization
Government Jobs
Diversity Jobs
recruitics
ZipRecruiter
Other
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