Accountant

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Montana in Helena is seeking an Accountant to perform technical accounting work and prepare documents for submission into the state budgeting and accounting systems. The role may require comptime to meet deadlines and physical attendance in the office.

The position supports monitoring and reconciliation of accounts, along with maintaining files and documentation; telework is allowed on a hybrid basis for residents who can come into the office regularly.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 3 years accounting or related experience.
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

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.

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