Job Description
This position performs professional auditing and analytical work to support the Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) by ensuring accurate financial reporting internal controls and compliance with federal and state program requirements. This position obtains and records Certified Public Accountant (CPA) audit reports; communicates audit and Operating Assistance Report (OAR) requirements and deadlines to OPT subrecipients; and reviews audit and OAR submissions for accuracy completeness and compliance. The position records audited and reconciled amounts; maintains secure audit documentation; and enters Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA) document numbers into OPT systems to enable data links and support reconciliation. The employee assists with database security reviews and access audits to support internal control requirements.
Additionally the position also reviews subrecipient financial and performance data for accuracy and reasonableness including validating projections used to support formula-based funding decisions. This includes identifying data issues analyzing spending trends and operating patterns and partnering with OPT program managers and subrecipients to improve forecasting financial planning and grant fund utilization.
The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information please see the links below:
Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits visit or
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
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
Alternate Education and Experience
Auditor 9 - 12
Possession of a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance economics information systems business analytics data analytics statistics quantitative methods data science or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.
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
View the classification specification at: does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test physical criminal background and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting please contact Camryn Nauta at .
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Job DescriptionThis position performs professional auditing and analytical work to support the Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) by ensuring accurate financial reporting internal controls and compliance with federal and state program requirements. This position obtains and records Certified P...
Job Description
This position performs professional auditing and analytical work to support the Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) by ensuring accurate financial reporting internal controls and compliance with federal and state program requirements. This position obtains and records Certified Public Accountant (CPA) audit reports; communicates audit and Operating Assistance Report (OAR) requirements and deadlines to OPT subrecipients; and reviews audit and OAR submissions for accuracy completeness and compliance. The position records audited and reconciled amounts; maintains secure audit documentation; and enters Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA) document numbers into OPT systems to enable data links and support reconciliation. The employee assists with database security reviews and access audits to support internal control requirements.
Additionally the position also reviews subrecipient financial and performance data for accuracy and reasonableness including validating projections used to support formula-based funding decisions. This includes identifying data issues analyzing spending trends and operating patterns and partnering with OPT program managers and subrecipients to improve forecasting financial planning and grant fund utilization.
The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information please see the links below:
Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits visit or
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
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
Alternate Education and Experience
Auditor 9 - 12
Possession of a bachelors degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance economics information systems business analytics data analytics statistics quantitative methods data science or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.
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
View the classification specification at: does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test physical criminal background and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting please contact Camryn Nauta at .
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.
Required Experience:
IC
View more
View less