Financial Specialist 13 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4828658) Apply  Financial Specialist 13 Salary $31.06 - $46.36 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number JFRC-25-100 Department Military and Veterans Affairs Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description This position is the department’s one-of-a-kind specialist in the area of the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) between the State of Michigan and the Department of Defense-National Guard Bureau. This position is responsible for highly complex analytic duties and provides a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of both state and federal regulations. Solely responsible for processing monthly expenditure reports for 19 appendices whose collective annual budget exceeds $80,000,000. This position is highly specialized and performs activities with considerable impact on year-end closing. This position is also responsible for compliance with the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act Program. To view the entire position description, please clickhere. (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD JFRC-25-100.pdf) 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 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. 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 View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialSpecialist.pdf 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. 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 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 How many years of experience do you possess with Federal grant accounting? + None + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5+ years of experience 04 Please describe your experience with Federal grant accounting. 05 How many years of experience do you possess with interpreting State and Federal regulations? + None + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5+ years of experience 06 Please describe your experience with interpreting State and Federal regulations. 07 How many years of experience do you possess with analyzing and reconciling expenditure/revenue reports? + None + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5+ years of experience 08 Please describe your experience with analyzing and reconciling expenditure/revenue reports. 09 How many years of experience do you possess with reviewing and updating procedures? + None + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5= years of experience 10 Please describe your experience with reviewing and updating procedures. 11 How many years of experience do you possess with State of Michigan finance/accounting? + None + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5+ years of experience 12 Please describe your experience with State of Michigan finance/accounting. 13 DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)? + Yes + No 14 DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so. + Yes + No 15 Have you attached a copy of your official transcript? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Military and Veterans Affairs Address Noelle Rouse 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934 Phone 517-481-7785 Website https://www.michigan.gov/DMVA Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email