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Accounting Assistant 5-8

State of Michigan
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant 5-8 position at State of Michigan?

At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ . We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.


To assist the Multi-Family Mortgage Servicing (MFMS) staff in carrying out the essential responsibilities of servicing MSHDA ‘s multi-family mortgage loan portfolio by performing a variety of accounting assistant support assignments.  The responsibilities of the MFMS Unit include, but are not limited to, reconciling monthly mortgage activity, monitoring delinquent loans, processing all mortgage payments, tax bill payments, insurance premium payments and all other servicing duties relating to the multi-family portfolio.


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MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Accounting Assistant 5
No specific type or amount is required.

Accounting Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

Accounting Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 6, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

Accounting Assistant 8
Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

To be considered for this position you must:

  1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
  2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.


Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Also, information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.


For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts.


Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.


As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.


Note:  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. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.



Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.


Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingAssistant.pdf

Salary : $20 - $30

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