Accounting Associate IV

Unlock your career in higher education with a full-time Accounting Associate IV position in the Business Office at Montana Tech in Butte.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University, located in Butte, Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country and are a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all bank deposits to Banner Finance, SABHRS, and the State Treasury.
• Reconcile credit card bank account.
• Reconcile revolving checking account.
• Post incoming wire payments.
• Send out payments to state agencies (IUJs).
• Financial Aid accounting, including federal drawdowns and monitoring cash balances.
• Manage and oversee parking decal and parking ticket database.
• Assist with 1098T processes – formatting, testing, and review.
• Prepare quarterly accommodation tax report.
• Customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in professional principles and practices of accounting and departmental procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement accounting procedures; analyze and interpret accounting information; identify and solve accounting problems; compile, interpret, review, and communicate financial transactions to a variety of individuals.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks with the highest degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with frequent interruptions.
• High degree of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with internal and external customers daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of The State of Montana and University System policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Banner Student and/or Banner Finance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees.
• 11 Holidays per year.
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start.
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments, as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included).
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program.
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees.
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval for eligible positions.

Pay

$21.05 per hour.

Applications received by 8/30/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.