Accountant 1

Montana Department of Transportation; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work arrangement

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

State retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Relocation assistance may be offered

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for an Accountant 1. The position handles processing accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits, and manages accounts receivable activities including state property damage and vendor overpayments.

It involves customer support, reconciliations, and works within a career ladder with advancement opportunities. Reporting to the Accounting Processing Section Supervisor, occasional location flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related financial experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; OR an associate’s degree in business or a related field and 2 years of related financial experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits.
• Process accounts receivable transactions including state property damage, vendor overpayments, and miscellaneous invoicing.
• Provide customer support and perform account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Associate’s degree in business or related field with 2 years related financial experience

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant 1. This position is responsible for processing accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits. Responsible for preparing and processing accounts receivable transactions that include state property damage, vendor overpayments, and miscellaneous invoicing, ensuring transactions are billed timely and recorded in the financial system. Provides customer support to internal and external customers. Performs account and system reconciliations. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Processing Section Supervisor. Other MDT office locations may be considered based on available office space.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• 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)
• Employees in this position receive 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

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

• 4 years of related financial experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; OR an associate’s degree in business or a related field and 2 years of related financial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Ability to apply accounting practices to work duties.
• Ability to establish working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating 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, https://www.e-verify.gov.