Accountant I

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Benchmarking, Billing, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Public Safety, Safety/Work Safety, Track Customer Issues, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
East Lansing, MI
POSTED
24 days ago

Accountant I

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Department Of Police And Public Safety 10070690
  • Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
  • Area of Interest: Financial/Accounting
  • Area of Interest: Police/Health and Safety
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Administrative Professionals- AP
  • Union/Non-Union: Union

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  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Jun 3 2026
  • Closing at: Jun 16 2026 - 23:55 EDT
  • 11
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • Department Of Police And Public Safety
  • 1136482

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Position Summary

The new Accountant I position will handle budgetary and accounting needs for MSU Police and Public Safety. The position will oversee department accountants, day-to-day processing for financial transactions, as well as maintaining budgetary tracking of salaries and operating expenses for current fiscal and forecasting of future fiscal needs as assigned.

Overseeing payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and proper processing, along with tracking and forecasting for budgetary needs. Manage all departmental purchases and vendor invoicing, along with tracking and forecasting of budgetary needs of the department. Invoicing and processing internal documents for the parking codes services.

Monitoring accounts for issues and problems to make corrections as needed throughout the fiscal year, to keep in line with needed budgetary benchmarks.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Application

Cover Letter

Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

DPPS.MSU.EDU

Bidding eligibility ends June 9, 2026, 11:55 PM

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Michigan State University