Auditor Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $24.44 - $42.10 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2701-26-15-12
Department: Treasury
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
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 byA scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding 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 (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from or the 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 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 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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 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 an