Job Description
We have a URGENT request for the COB of today! The State of Michigan is looking for a Temporary Assignment for their FS Retirement Department
The State of Michigan's FS Retirement Department is looking for an
ccountant to start on 9/25/2023. Job description: Provide assistance as needed on the following tasks: assisting DTMB's Financial Services Retirement
Accounting Unit and the Office of Retirement Services in preparing, analyzing, verifying, and reviewing
daily deposit transactions and related documentation and financial reports. Updating ORS Clarity
Database for retirement member deposit transactions. Assisting with updating Healthcare vendor cost
reports. Preparing and recording journal entries into the State's SIGMA Financial system. Creating wire
transfer and ACH payment transactions. Trouble shooting and researching data to resolve cash deposit
and other accounting discrepancies and errors. Reconciling and updating schedules for management
review. Perform various other accounting financial and analytical duties and tasks.
This position is assistance needed to ensure daily duties related to ORS deposits received are recorded and properly
accounted for due to vacancy/departure of unit staff. Request will ensure accurate and complete financial
reporting and administration of retirement plan member's payments for health care premiums, pension
plan service credits and other retirement system cash deposits are received and processed without
interruption
Please review expectations Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate financial
reports. Ability to conduct analysis with a high level of independent judgement. Knowledge of generally
accepted accounting principles, methods, practices, and terminology. The ability to solve difficult and
complex accounting and related financial problems. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and
correspondence related to the work. Ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to work with
others and be comfortable with a team approach to management. Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel &
Word with at least an intermediate level of experience. Ability to utilize other software applications/tools
to extract and process financial data.
Project timeframe: The project is anticipated to run September 29, 2023 - November 30, 2024
Location: Onsite - DTMB Financial Services, Fiscal Management,
Pension & Employee Benefits Trust Unit (Retirement
Accounting)
Address: Elliott-Larsen Bldg, 320 South Walnut, Lansing, 2nd fl
Hours: Mon - Thurs.; In office, 8AM - 5PM or Flexible start & end time.
Job Tags
Immediate start, Flexible hours,