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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.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume by December 19, 2025, to HR@sado.org and include “Finance Assistant 2025-24” in the subject line.  Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. 

 

SADO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A felony conviction does not prohibit employment at SADO.