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Financial Specialist 13 - Expenditure Review Section

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

This position has the responsibility for preserving assigned appropriated funds within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Field Operations Administration.  This position is assisting in the oversight and monitoring of expenses and revenues, balance sheet activity, chart of account elements, cost allocation impact and federal reporting requirements.  This position is responsible to analyze and validate specific expenses by fund within the Field Operations Administration and follow-up with appropriate department personnel. This position will work in conjunction with Budget, Program, and Federal Reporting staff to ensure expenses and revenues are accurate and reported timely. This position will also coordinate year-end closing activities of MDHHS's financial records requiring the performance of highly complex transactions under strict deadlines for the Field Operations Administration.  This position is also responsible for designing and implementing new and revised financial and accounting processes for staff as needed.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FinancialSpecialist_12663_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

  • apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions


Requirements

Education 

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting, finance, and economic courses.

Experience 

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.
 

Qualifications

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

The physical location of this position is Grand Tower/Remote.  Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.  

 
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
 
  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency 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. 
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Robbie Harris at HarrisR1@michigan.gov.

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Date Posted
03/10/2026
Job Reference
3901-26-FIN-ACC-627-FILL-FS13
Organization
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Location
Lansing, MI
Category
Finance & Accounting
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