Accountant 2
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position is responsible for ensuring accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP, maintain accurate and reliable financial statements, and establish and maintain internal controls. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus. Assists with maintaining the database of MDT assets. This position ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for all accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Management Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at [email protected] .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, OR 4 years of related accounting experience.
- 1 year of related accounting experience.
- Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered. Such as an associate’s degree in accounting and 3 years of related accounting experience; OR 5 years of related accounting experience.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to use an advanced and functional knowledge of the financial reporting structure and related accounting systems for assigned program(s).
- High proficiency in utilizing Excel to complete work.
- The successful candidate 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain accurate and reliable financial statements
- Establish and maintain internal controls
- Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus
- Assists with maintaining the database of MDT assets
- Ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for all accounting functions
- Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
