Accountant 1

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d

About The Position

The Central Services Division (CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice.
The Accountant 1 position serves as one of the Agency’s accountants, directly supporting the Motor Vehicle Division, and is 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.
Researching and resolving any fiscal discrepancies within the CARS system.
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One year of accounting or other applicable experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource Systems (SABHRS) experience.
• MVD Credentialling and Registration System (CARS) or Gentax experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Researching and resolving any fiscal discrepancies within the CARS system.
• Accounts reconciliation to ensure accurate and efficient application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensuring consistency, efficiency, and overall quality of accounting and fiscal records.
• Providing a variety of informational assistance to support ongoing Division and program operations
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED