Financial Analyst Trainee Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Description ****This position offers a $2,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates**** The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a Financial Analyst to support critical accounting and reporting functions within the Revenue and Tax Accounting Section. This position is responsible for performing in-depth research, analyzing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and making necessary correcting entries to ensure Treasury systems report accurately to SIGMA (Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application) System Financial. Key responsibilities include: Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating the financial impact of adjusting entries on taxpayer accounts.

Using system applications to analyze, verify, and maintain accurate financial records. Ensuring data accuracy and reconciliation between Treasury systems and SIGMA Financial. Providing backup support for Bank-to-System reconciliation and System-to-SIGMA Financial reconciliation processes.

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 Financial Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 Position Description.

View the Financial Analyst Job Specification. 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 Financial Analyst 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 for Financial Analyst 9-P11 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics. Experience for Financial Analyst 9-P11 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.

Financial Analyst 9 No specific type or amount is required. Financial Analyst 10 One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9. Financial Analyst P11 Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.

Alternate Education and Experience Education and Experience for Financial Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES ONLY) Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of experience as an Accounting Technician E9 and/or 10, Account Examiner E10 and/or 11, Account Examiner Supervisor 12, or Office Supervisor 9-10 (with the bookkeeping subclass code); or, one year of experience as an Account Examiner Supervisor 13, or Office Supervisor 11-12 (with the bookkeeping subclass code). Educational Substitution - College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and, if applicable, 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. Hybrid Remote Work.

This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.

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.

Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075. 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: Submitting an application 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. 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.