Accounting Support Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Judicial Branch is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Accounting Support Specialist to provide advanced fiscal support for statewide judicial operations. This position performs complex reconciliations, system-to-system financial analysis, SABHRS transactions, internal control work, and financial problem-solving for District Courts, Youth Courts, and other branch programs. This role is ideal for candidates who are analytical, self-directed, comfortable working with multiple computer systems, and experienced in interpreting and applying fiscal policies. The position works independently while serving as a lead worker for other fiscal support staff and provides guidance to local court offices across the state.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field; OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates competency in accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Experience performing accounting, fiscal, or business operations work involving reconciliations, coding, error research, or financial adjustments.
• Proficiency with financial or enterprise systems (e.g., SABHRS, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Banner, Workday, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with multiple software programs simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with SABHRS or other large governmental/enterprise finance systems.
• Experience in government accounting, grants accounting, auditing, or internal controls.
• Experience training or supporting staff in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial reconciliations between statewide accounting systems, spreadsheets, and court program data.
• Analyze and research discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve accounting transactions, deposits, vouchers, adjustments, and other financial entries.
• Process and monitor inter-unit journals, vendor payments, operating budgets, and other SABHRS-based transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, bank reconciliations, and year-end accounting adjustments for non-treasury cash accounts.
• Support internal controls, audit responses, policy interpretation, and quality assurance across fiscal operations.
• Provide fiscal guidance and support to district and youth courts; explain technical financial concepts clearly to non-fiscal staff.
• Serve as a lead worker for Financial Specialists and PIF Specialists, providing mentoring, coaching, and workload direction.
• Assist with payroll functions as needed, including auditing timesheets and resolving payroll exceptions.
• Manage multiple competing deadlines in a high-volume accounting environment.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees