We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team!

The Accountant serves as one of the Agency’s accountants responsible for coordinating and overseeing a variety of financial accounting functions including: tracking and reconciling agency billings, entering accounts payables and receivables, assisting with internal control testing; audit of the procurement card processing; preparing adjusting entries in the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource System (SABHRS) to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger modules; and accounts reconciliation to ensure accurate and efficient application of generally accepted accounting principles.

The position serves as an Agency authority in technical accounting issues and is responsible for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and overall quality of accounting and fiscal records.

The position also provides a variety of informational assistance to support ongoing Division and program operations and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Financial Manager and does not directly supervise other agency personnel.

• Salary: $ 24.00 - 28.00 Hourly
• This position may be eligible for a $1.50 statutory increase on 7/1/2024.
• State of Montana benefits!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• One year of accounting or other applicable experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MT Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource Systems (SABHRS) experience.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

• To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
• Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
• RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

Fabulous State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Not Telework Eligible
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Apr 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person