Accountant 2.1 - Great Falls / Havre

About the role

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant 2.1 to support the Great Falls District. This position can be located in the Great Falls office or the Havre office.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level accounting support to District staff by providing technical assistance on cost centers
• Performing reconciliations
• Processing journals
• Researching accounting transactions and errors
• Account coding guidance
• Performing financial analysis to ensure consistent and proper accounting treatment between programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• 1 year of related accounting or financial experience
• Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered
• Must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to apply the concepts and theories of government finance, accounting and budgeting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to formulate recommendations based on analysis of financial transactions

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)
• 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

Application materials

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the District Financial Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov.