Accountant 1

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position will provide accounting transaction support to the Fiscal Liaison & Support Section. Responsible for preparing and processing accounts receivable transactions to include state property damage, vendor overpayments, miscellaneous invoicing and ensuring the transactions are billed timely and recorded in the financial system. Process other accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits. Responsible for performing account and system reconciliations. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Fiscal Liaison & Support Supervisor.

Requirements

• 4 years of related financial experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Effectively organize workload and prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to analyze situations and procedures to make the correct accounting determination.
• The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing accounts receivable transactions to include state property damage, vendor overpayments, miscellaneous invoicing and ensuring the transactions are billed timely and recorded in the financial system.
• Process other accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits.
• Responsible for performing account and system reconciliations.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level