Accountant jobs in Montana

Do you enjoy accounting? How about an opportunity with amazing benefits.

If so then we encourage you to join our TEAM!

The Accountant 1 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.

• Salary: $ 22.00 - 24.00 Hourly
• State of Montana benefits!
• This position may be eligible for a $1.50 increase as of July 1st, 2024.

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:

• The MT DOJ Recruiter will send you the official link 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.

Amazing 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): June 16, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person