Accounting Technician

State of Montana•Helena, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Statewide Accounting Daily Operations Section is a team of 7 accountants and accounting technicians at the center of accounting for Montana state government. We are seeking an accounting technician with excellent soft skills to join our team!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent AND Two years of job-related experience OR Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Provide exceptional customer service
Demonstrate strong attention to detail
Apply critical thinking to problem solve
Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with other staff members, agencies, and members of the public
Effectively work both in a team environment and independently to achieve objectives and timelines
Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities
Follow policies and procedures, as well as identify operational efficiencies
Prioritize workload and juggle multiple tasks throughout the workday
Plan, organize, gather information, and conduct research

Responsibilities

Delivering technical assistance to state agencies regarding suppliers, payment processing, and accounts payable
Researching and documenting payment issues
Maintaining supplier accounts
Assisting with stale date check processing and reconciliations
Performing various other accounting transactions related to payment replacements and cancellations
Assisting both internal and external customers over the phone and in writing with payment and other miscellaneous questions