Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) as a full-time Finance Assistant at our Detroit office. The Finance Assistant performs a wide variety of assignments to assist the Budget and Finance Administrator with financial and accounting administrative work. The position pays $45,768 to $63,579, depending on experience. Our office follows a hybrid workplace model that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to staff.
Job Responsibilities
• Processing and reconciling a variety of accounting documents such as invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and vendor payments;
• Assisting and training employees on expense regulations;
• Vendor management;
• Inventory management including procuring supplies, tracking supply inventory levels, and maintaining internal capital and fixed assets equipment inventory list;
• Maintaining the fund balances on postage accounts;
• Assisting management to create and maintain contracts for services;
• Managing deposits including credit card transactions and physical deposits;
• Updating and maintaining grant files and accounts;
• Preparing reports as needed and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records; and
• Assisting with timesheet approvals.
Qualifications
• Associate degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field with 2 years of experience in an accounting or financial position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices;
• Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness;
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area;
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent time management skills and follow-through;
• Experience with automated accounting systems;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software;
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to relate to a diverse workforce.
Benefits
State employee benefits are comprehensive and include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k plan with up to a 9% employer contribution (partial vesting begins in 2 years)
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation in year one
• Paid sick time and, for eligible employees, paid parental leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work hours
• Hybrid work environment (remote/office)
• Casual dress as appropriate
• Paid training opportunities
• Annual pay increases up to the maximum of the pay range with satisfactory performance
Submit a cover letter and resume by December 19, 2025, to [email protected] and include “Finance Assistant 2025-24” in the subject line. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
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