Accounting Technician 2

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

7d

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the HFD / MMHNCC.
Job Overview: The Accounting Technician 2 is an initial contact for callers and visitors to the facility during business hours. Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, this position provides individual financial services for facility residents, assists with resident admissions, and performs financial and administrative functions for the facility. The duties are performed in compliance with facility, and State policies, standard accounting procedures, and Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Social Security regulations.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge and proficiency in ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, 10-key, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures, telephone etiquette, business communications and documents, recordkeeping, and filing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner, verbally and in writing. Good people skills are necessary and include but are not limited to good verbal skills, tolerance to varying opinions, flexibility, and ability to express ideas. Genuine interest in the residents is needed.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, and prioritize work.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate tasks involving others with varying departments and schedules.
• Associate Degree in Business/Accounting or related field (preferably).
• Three years of job-related experience with accounting, data entry, and computers.

Nice To Haves

• Related college or vocational training in finance and accounting preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• initial contact for callers and visitors to the facility during business hours
• provides individual financial services for facility residents
• assists with resident admissions
• performs financial and administrative functions for the facility
• duties are performed in compliance with facility, and State policies, standard accounting procedures, and Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Social Security regulations

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees