Accountant

Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana in Helena is hiring an accountant to perform technical accounting work, prepare documents for state budgeting systems, and reconcile accounts. The role requires handling off-site visits and attendance during legislative sessions, with hybrid telework available for eligible employees who reside in the Helena area.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree and 3 years of accounting or related experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 3 years accounting or related experience.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Job description

Open — Montana has a posting for this job. Posted 21 Oct 2026.

About this job

This non-partisan position performs technical accounting work and prepares documents for submission into the state budgeting and accounting systems and related systems, monitors and reconciles accounts, maintains files and documentation.

The Accountant works in an ordinary office environment. The position may require comptime work to meet deadlines. Physical attendance is required to perform many tasks of this job. Attendance during legislative sessions, meetings, and with individuals is essential. Off-site visits, meeting with legislators, and legislative staff may also require physical presence.

This position is eligible for telework on a hybrid basis, the employee must reside in the Helena area and be able to come into the office on a routine basis.

Qualifications: Associate’s degree and 3 years accounting or related experience. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website [e-verify.gov].