Accountant 2.1 - Missoula / Kalispell
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant 2.1 to support the Missoula District. This position can be located in the Missoula office or the Kalispell office. Responsible for providing high-level accounting support to District staff by providing technical assistance on cost centers, performing reconciliations, processing journals, researching accounting transactions and errors, and account coding guidance. Will perform financial analysis to ensure consistent and proper accounting treatment between programs. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the District Financial Section Supervisor and does not supervise others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1 year of related accounting or financial experience.
- Ability to apply the concepts and theories of government finance, accounting and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to formulate recommendations based on analysis of financial transactions.
- Must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
Nice To Haves
- Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Providing high-level accounting support to District staff
- Providing technical assistance on cost centers
- Performing reconciliations
- Processing journals
- Researching accounting transactions and errors
- Providing account coding guidance
- Performing financial analysis to ensure consistent and proper accounting treatment between programs
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
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
