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Financial Technician jobs are open across government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and defense contractors, from entry-level to senior analyst, with specializations in accounts payable, budgeting, and financial systems administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$49,579-$66,426This position is hybrid.
Join Oakland County's Fiscal Services team and play an important role in supporting the County's financial operations! In this position, you'll perform a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions, maintain financial records, process payments, and manage client accounts. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to navigate complex financial processes will help ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in the County's fiscal operations.
What You'll Do
- Perform a variety of complex bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties, including maintaining financial records, posting journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
- Maintain and manage financial records for complex funds and client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Process payments, prepare billing notices, collect fees, and accurately record financial transactions.
- Monitor outstanding balances, review delinquent accounts, and issue payment notices in accordance with established guidelines.
- Apply established accounting procedures and, when applicable, court-related reimbursement processes and Judgments of Sentence.
- Utilize financial software and computerized accounting systems to maintain records, track transactions, and support daily operations.
- Assist in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with County policies.
Why You'll Love It
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Support essential financial operations that help Oakland County deliver services to its residents.
- Put Your Skills to Work: Apply your accounting, bookkeeping, and problem-solving abilities in a role with diverse responsibilities.
- Build Your Expertise: Gain valuable experience working with complex financial accounts, accounting systems, and government financial processes.
- Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value accuracy, teamwork, and excellent service.
- Enjoy a Rewarding Career: Contribute to a public service organization while developing your skills and expanding your knowledge of governmental accounting.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
Have had three (3) year of full-time bookkeeping and related clerical work experience which involved basic accounting or bookkeeping principles, utility billing which included customer service, or a closely related area.
NOTE: One (1) year of coursework at an accredited college or university in a business curriculum which included accounting classes, may substitute for the one (1) year of experience listed above.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May assist in the orientation and training of less experienced clerical employees and in providing ongoing assistance with technical and procedural problems encountered by these employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Posts standard and general journal entries. Prepares periodic financial reports summarizing transactions for the more complex accounts or funds for review by the unit supervisor.
Prepares bank deposit statements and daily reports of funds received and makes deposits in departmental bank accounts to ensure that accurate records for assigned funds are maintained.
Reconciles monthly bank statements with disbursement records and vouchers to correct errors in bank statements or accounting records.
Sends billings and routine invoices for intra-governmental funds. Credits amount received to established controls.
Responds to client account related inquiries, following department policy regarding the release of account information.
Prepares and sends billing notices, collects payments, and posts receipts for various fees. Reviews accounts and when appropriate issues notices of delinquency and negotiates payment arrangements when necessary.
Communications with representatives of agencies such courts, other municipalities, the State of Michigan, insurance or real estate companies, and billing clients to determine client information and correct billing errors.
Prepares receipts and the least complex disbursement vouchers, and vouchers authorizing payment for various operating accounts to accurately record funds received or paid onto appropriate budgeted line item.
Posts to general and subsidiary accounts to ensure accurate records of accounting transactions within assigned unit funds.
Distributes costs to various operating accounts including payroll costs to ensure that accounts are charged for services and equipment as required.
Reviews routine invoices for determination of proper billing. Processes, checks, and assists others in processing invoices for intra-governmental funds in order to ensure correctness of detail and mathematical accuracy.
Makes standard and general journal entries to assigned moderately complex unit funds. Gathers required account information and prepares journal entries of routine nature.
Reviews a variety of documentation, including but not limited to legal judgements and notes, to maintain accuracy of client accounts.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical office environment.
IMPORTANT NOTE : The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accounting or bookkeeping course covering basic accounting and bookkeeping practices.
Reasonable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Reasonable knowledge of modern record keeping management and operations.
Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations.
Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations using personal computer applications and keyboard.
Reasonable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Union*
BU69 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Management & Budget NON-Supv (UAW)*If applicable
EEO Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Inclusion Statement
Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.
Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$49,579-$66,426This position is hybrid.
Join Oakland County's Fiscal Services team and play an important role in supporting the County's financial operations! In this position, you'll perform a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions, maintain financial records, process payments, and manage client accounts. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to navigate complex financial processes will help ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in the County's fiscal operations.
What You'll Do
- Perform a variety of complex bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties, including maintaining financial records, posting journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
- Maintain and manage financial records for complex funds and client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Process payments, prepare billing notices, collect fees, and accurately record financial transactions.
- Monitor outstanding balances, review delinquent accounts, and issue payment notices in accordance with established guidelines.
- Apply established accounting procedures and, when applicable, court-related reimbursement processes and Judgments of Sentence.
- Utilize financial software and computerized accounting systems to maintain records, track transactions, and support daily operations.
- Assist in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with County policies.
Why You'll Love It
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Support essential financial operations that help Oakland County deliver services to its residents.
- Put Your Skills to Work: Apply your accounting, bookkeeping, and problem-solving abilities in a role with diverse responsibilities.
- Build Your Expertise: Gain valuable experience working with complex financial accounts, accounting systems, and government financial processes.
- Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value accuracy, teamwork, and excellent service.
- Enjoy a Rewarding Career: Contribute to a public service organization while developing your skills and expanding your knowledge of governmental accounting.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
Have had three (3) year of full-time bookkeeping and related clerical work experience which involved basic accounting or bookkeeping principles, utility billing which included customer service, or a closely related area.
NOTE: One (1) year of coursework at an accredited college or university in a business curriculum which included accounting classes, may substitute for the one (1) year of experience listed above.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May assist in the orientation and training of less experienced clerical employees and in providing ongoing assistance with technical and procedural problems encountered by these employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Posts standard and general journal entries. Prepares periodic financial reports summarizing transactions for the more complex accounts or funds for review by the unit supervisor.
Prepares bank deposit statements and daily reports of funds received and makes deposits in departmental bank accounts to ensure that accurate records for assigned funds are maintained.
Reconciles monthly bank statements with disbursement records and vouchers to correct errors in bank statements or accounting records.
Sends billings and routine invoices for intra-governmental funds. Credits amount received to established controls.
Responds to client account related inquiries, following department policy regarding the release of account information.
Prepares and sends billing notices, collects payments, and posts receipts for various fees. Reviews accounts and when appropriate issues notices of delinquency and negotiates payment arrangements when necessary.
Communications with representatives of agencies such courts, other municipalities, the State of Michigan, insurance or real estate companies, and billing clients to determine client information and correct billing errors.
Prepares receipts and the least complex disbursement vouchers, and vouchers authorizing payment for various operating accounts to accurately record funds received or paid onto appropriate budgeted line item.
Posts to general and subsidiary accounts to ensure accurate records of accounting transactions within assigned unit funds.
Distributes costs to various operating accounts including payroll costs to ensure that accounts are charged for services and equipment as required.
Reviews routine invoices for determination of proper billing. Processes, checks, and assists others in processing invoices for intra-governmental funds in order to ensure correctness of detail and mathematical accuracy.
Makes standard and general journal entries to assigned moderately complex unit funds. Gathers required account information and prepares journal entries of routine nature.
Reviews a variety of documentation, including but not limited to legal judgements and notes, to maintain accuracy of client accounts.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical office environment.
IMPORTANT NOTE : The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accounting or bookkeeping course covering basic accounting and bookkeeping practices.
Reasonable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Reasonable knowledge of modern record keeping management and operations.
Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations.
Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations using personal computer applications and keyboard.
Reasonable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Union*
BU69 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Management & Budget NON-Supv (UAW)*If applicable
EEO Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Inclusion Statement
Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks
- Experience processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll transactions
- Knowledge of federal or governmental accounting standards and procedures
- Ability to reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports accurately
- Familiarity with spreadsheet tools and data entry with high attention to detail
Tips for Your Financial Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each posting
Financial technician postings vary widely between federal, state, and private-sector employers. Mirror the exact language each listing uses for tasks like reconciliation, obligations tracking, or general ledger maintenance so your resume clears the automated screening stage.
Highlight accounting software you know
Employers expect you to name the tools you've actually used. Call out specific platforms like Oracle Federal Financials, SAP, QuickBooks, or CGI Momentum by name in your skills section rather than listing them generically as 'accounting software.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your clearance level
Many federal and defense-sector financial technician roles require an active security clearance. Filter your search by agency type early so you don't invest time in applications you're automatically ineligible for without the right clearance on file.
Prepare concrete examples of reconciliation work
Interviewers for financial technician roles almost always ask how you've resolved a discrepancy or caught an error in accounts or transactions. Prepare two or three specific examples from past roles that show your process from discovery through resolution.
Negotiate by citing cost-of-living and locality pay
Federal and state financial technician roles often have published locality pay tables. Research the specific pay band and locality adjustment for the duty station before your offer conversation so you can make a grounded case for the grade or step you want.
Financial Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial technicians?
The most active employers for financial technicians right now are State of Georgia, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and Trinzic, and the most openings are in Alaska, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government agencies and defense contractors tend to post the highest volume of financial technician openings nationwide.
How many financial technician jobs are remote?
About 60% of financial technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer type. Roles focused on data entry, financial reporting, and accounts processing are most likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring secure government systems access are typically on-site.
How do you become a financial technician?
Start with an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, then build hands-on experience processing transactions, maintaining ledgers, or supporting audits in an entry-level accounting or finance support role. Earning a certification like the Certified Bookkeeper credential strengthens your candidacy. For federal roles, review GS pay scale requirements and apply through the official federal jobs portal.
Can you get a financial technician job with little or no experience?
Yes, many financial technician roles are designed as entry points into government or corporate finance teams. Employers hiring at entry level typically accept coursework in accounting or business in place of direct work experience. Internships, volunteer bookkeeping for nonprofits, or part-time accounts payable work all count as relevant experience and strengthen an otherwise thin resume.
What does the financial technician interview process look like?
Most financial technician interviews involve a structured competency-based screen followed by a panel interview with a supervisor and a team member. Expect questions about how you've handled discrepancies, managed high transaction volumes, or prioritized competing deadlines. Federal agency interviews often follow a strict question list and score responses against predefined criteria, so concrete, specific examples matter more than broad statements.
Where can I find and apply to financial technician jobs?
You can find and apply to financial technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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