Central Accounting Unit Supervisor

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!
The Central Accounting Unit Supervisor leads and develops a team of accounting professionals by providing training, mentorship, and daily workflow oversight while ensuring strong internal controls and consistent compliance. This role is responsible for conducting internal control checks, monitoring accuracy, and maintaining the integrity of financial processes across the unit.
This position oversees the agency's accounts payable and receivable functions, as well as specialized accounting related to payments for contract secure beds. The ideal candidate brings thorough knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, strong communication skills, proven problem‑solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to high‑quality accounting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting
• Two years of accounting experience
• Two years of experience supervising staff
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Strong communication skills
• Proven problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to high‑quality accounting practices

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a team of accounting professionals by providing training, mentorship, and daily workflow oversight
• Ensuring strong internal controls and consistent compliance
• Conducting internal control checks
• Monitoring accuracy
• Maintaining the integrity of financial processes across the unit
• Oversees the agency's accounts payable and receivable functions, as well as specialized accounting related to payments for contract secure beds

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• generous State of Montana Benefits
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees