Auditor Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Description ****This position offers a $2,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates**** Join a Team That Strengthens Michigan's Financial Integrity Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated to make a real impact. The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a committed professional to help ensure accountability and transparency across the State's financial operations. In this role, you'll support financial stability statewide by conducting high-quality audits that protect public resources and promote sound fiscal practices.

About the Role As an Auditor, you'll perform a wide range of Financial, Attestation, Single Audit, and Statutory Compliance audits in accordance with Federal and State requirements and professional accounting and auditing standards. Your work will play a direct role in upholding public trust, strengthening financial reporting, and supporting good governance across Michigan. What You'll Do Perform audit testing across key financial areas including cash, investments, accounts receivable, revenues, expenditures, payables, payroll, pensions, OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits), inventories, capital assets, debt, fund balance, and net position.

Assist in drafting and reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance. Participate in internal and external training sessions-and contribute by preparing and delivering training presentations. Support the development and enhancement of auditing and accounting guides and manuals used by Local Government Units (LGUs), CPA firms, and Treasury staff.

Why This Work Matters Your expertise will help uphold statewide financial accountability and strengthen the quality of financial reporting across Michigan's public sector. If you're looking for meaningful work with far-reaching impact, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health and transparency of communities across the state. Take the Next Step If you're ready to apply your skills and grow within a supportive, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

Your attention to detail, dedication, and drive can help protect Michigan's financial future-starting on day one. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.

View the Auditor 9-P11 position description. View the Auditor job specification. Please Note: The listed salary range reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level.

Qualifying years of experience are counted post-bachelor's degree. Candidates will be reviewed to determine the appropriate level for placement. The final salary will be based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work. PLEASE NOTE: New Hires for the Auditor classification will receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,500. The bonus will be paid out as $1,250 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 will be paid upon completion of one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service.

If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting. Experience Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.

Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree. Auditor 9 No specific type or amount is required. Auditor 10 One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.

Auditor P11 Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10. Alternate Education and Experience Auditor 9 - P11 Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing. Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Official Transcripts

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), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Foreign Transcripts. 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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. 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 prior to being appointed to the position.

Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Remote Work: To work remotely, the 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. Please note that occasional onsite work will be required, including, but not limited to, monthly in-person staff meetings.

Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change and can be ended at any time for any reason. E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify 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. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary.

Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams. AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.

If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration. Note: Applying for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results.

All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile. Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA). Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.