Financial Accountant
Salary:
$23.
43 - $36.
73 HourlyLocation :
Lansing, MIJob Type:
Permanent Full TimeJob Number:
2795-23-FG-A-ACCT-057Department:
LotteryOpening Date:
07/17/2023Closing Date:
7/31/2023 11:
59 PM EasternBargaining Unit:
N/AJob Description The Michigan Lottery is looking for a dependable, honest, motivated, and hardworking individual with a positive attitude and strong ethical standards to join our team! The Michigan State Lottery strives to maximize net revenues to supplement state education programs; to provide fun and entertaining games of chance, and to operate all games and bureau functions with nothing less than total integrity.
The Lottery was established under the authority of Public Act 239 of 1972 to generate funds to support Michigan's public-school system and generates revenue through the sale of Lottery tickets at retail locations and over the internet.
Profits from lottery revenue are used to supplement state education programs.
As an employer, Lottery fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates our team members.
We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency.
This position is responsible for data analysis and reconciliation of various Lottery vendor, retailer and ledger accounts utilizing gaming and inventory management modules of the automated Lottery gaming systems, Lottery internal accounting system Great Plains, and state-wide accounting system SIGMA.
This position is responsible for review of the daily check-writer reconciliation and release of the weekly EFT for 11,000 retailer payments.
Oversees daily SIGMA interface reconciliation with gaming vendor check-writer systems.
Assists Lottery Accounting Services staff in preparation of fully accrued monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements, as well as preparation of daily, weekly and monthly journal entries.
In addition, this position is responsible for review and approval of pending prize payments, cancelled checks processing, monitoring and reconciling of Marketing driven new and ongoing promotions, and assists with technical/financial retailer and regional offices telephone support.
Utilization of numerous complex computer systems is required to manage these duties.
The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
ExperienceAccountant 9No specific type or amount is required.
Accountant 10One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.
Accountant P11Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.
Alternate Education and Experience Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.
ORPossession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
Additional Requirements and Information This is an onsite position at Lottery Central in Lansing and not remote.
Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.
e.
, bingo, raffle, etc.
).
Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
Positions within the Michigan State Lottery will also require a criminal history background check.
The accountant classification will require fingerprinting due to the information they will have access to.
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.
In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.
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.
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 and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated:
11/14/2022 01 ACCOUNT - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes No 02 Are you either a current Michigan State Lottery employee or a current State of Michigan employee who is principally assigned to provide services to the Lottery? Yes No 03 If you are a current State of Michigan employee who is principally assigned to provide services to the Michigan Lottery, please describe the services that you provide.
If you have no experience with MIchigan Lottery indicate N/A.
04 Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
One to two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
Two to three years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
At least three years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
At least two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
If so, please provide a copy of your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
At least two years and six months of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA).
If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
05 Please select your level of accounting experience working in a business office environment.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 06 If you possess accounting experience working in a business office environment, please explain when and how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
07 Please select your level of experience troubleshooting and analyzing financial data using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and other financial reports generated from multiple system applications.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 08 If you possess experience troubleshooting and analyzing financial data, please explain when and how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
09 Please select your level of accounting experience working with a gaming system.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 10 If you possess accounting experience working with a gaming system, please explain when/how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
11 Did you attach the following documentation to your application? (1) cover letter (2) resume (3) official transcript.
For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.
Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.
) Please note:
Failure to attach all of the requested documentation may eliminate you from further consideration.
Yes No 12 Lottery employees and family members residing in the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.
e bingo, raffle, etc.
).
Does this condition of employment cause any concerns for you? Yes No 13 If this condition of employment is a concern, please explain why, otherwise, indicate N/A.
Required Question Recommended Skills Accounting Software Auditing Certified Management Accountant Certified Public Accountant Data Analysis Ethics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$23.
43 - $36.
73 HourlyLocation :
Lansing, MIJob Type:
Permanent Full TimeJob Number:
2795-23-FG-A-ACCT-057Department:
LotteryOpening Date:
07/17/2023Closing Date:
7/31/2023 11:
59 PM EasternBargaining Unit:
N/AJob Description The Michigan Lottery is looking for a dependable, honest, motivated, and hardworking individual with a positive attitude and strong ethical standards to join our team! The Michigan State Lottery strives to maximize net revenues to supplement state education programs; to provide fun and entertaining games of chance, and to operate all games and bureau functions with nothing less than total integrity.
The Lottery was established under the authority of Public Act 239 of 1972 to generate funds to support Michigan's public-school system and generates revenue through the sale of Lottery tickets at retail locations and over the internet.
Profits from lottery revenue are used to supplement state education programs.
As an employer, Lottery fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates our team members.
We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency.
This position is responsible for data analysis and reconciliation of various Lottery vendor, retailer and ledger accounts utilizing gaming and inventory management modules of the automated Lottery gaming systems, Lottery internal accounting system Great Plains, and state-wide accounting system SIGMA.
This position is responsible for review of the daily check-writer reconciliation and release of the weekly EFT for 11,000 retailer payments.
Oversees daily SIGMA interface reconciliation with gaming vendor check-writer systems.
Assists Lottery Accounting Services staff in preparation of fully accrued monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements, as well as preparation of daily, weekly and monthly journal entries.
In addition, this position is responsible for review and approval of pending prize payments, cancelled checks processing, monitoring and reconciling of Marketing driven new and ongoing promotions, and assists with technical/financial retailer and regional offices telephone support.
Utilization of numerous complex computer systems is required to manage these duties.
The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
ExperienceAccountant 9No specific type or amount is required.
Accountant 10One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant 9 or Auditor 9.
Accountant P11Two years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports, including one year equivalent to an Accountant 10, Auditor 10, or Assistant Auditor General 10.
Alternate Education and Experience Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.
ORPossession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
Additional Requirements and Information This is an onsite position at Lottery Central in Lansing and not remote.
Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.
e.
, bingo, raffle, etc.
).
Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
Positions within the Michigan State Lottery will also require a criminal history background check.
The accountant classification will require fingerprinting due to the information they will have access to.
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.
In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.
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.
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 and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated:
11/14/2022 01 ACCOUNT - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes No 02 Are you either a current Michigan State Lottery employee or a current State of Michigan employee who is principally assigned to provide services to the Lottery? Yes No 03 If you are a current State of Michigan employee who is principally assigned to provide services to the Michigan Lottery, please describe the services that you provide.
If you have no experience with MIchigan Lottery indicate N/A.
04 Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
One to two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
Two to three years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
At least three years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports.
At least two years of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
If so, please provide a copy of your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
At least two years and six months of post-degree professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports AND possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA).
If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
05 Please select your level of accounting experience working in a business office environment.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 06 If you possess accounting experience working in a business office environment, please explain when and how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
07 Please select your level of experience troubleshooting and analyzing financial data using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and other financial reports generated from multiple system applications.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 08 If you possess experience troubleshooting and analyzing financial data, please explain when and how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
09 Please select your level of accounting experience working with a gaming system.
None Less than one year One - two years Two years or more 10 If you possess accounting experience working with a gaming system, please explain when/how you gained this experience.
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.
11 Did you attach the following documentation to your application? (1) cover letter (2) resume (3) official transcript.
For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.
Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.
) Please note:
Failure to attach all of the requested documentation may eliminate you from further consideration.
Yes No 12 Lottery employees and family members residing in the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.
e bingo, raffle, etc.
).
Does this condition of employment cause any concerns for you? Yes No 13 If this condition of employment is a concern, please explain why, otherwise, indicate N/A.
Required Question Recommended Skills Accounting Software Auditing Certified Management Accountant Certified Public Accountant Data Analysis Ethics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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