Accounting Supervisor

State of Montana; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Montana Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Montana Department of Corrections in Helena, MT seeks an Accounting Supervisor to lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals while enforcing internal controls and accurate financial processes. You will oversee accounts payable and receivable, and handle specialized accounting related to contract secure beds, ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least two years of accounting and supervisory experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Two years of accounting experience.
• Two years of supervisory staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals with training and mentorship.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable and maintain internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and manage specialized contracts payments.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial processes within the unit.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

HELENA, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

The Accounting Supervisor leads and develops a team of accounting professionals by providing training, mentorship, and daily workflow oversight while ensuring strong internal controls and consistent compliance. This role is responsible for conducting internal control checks, monitoring accuracy, and maintaining the integrity of financial processes across the unit.

This position oversees the agency’s accounts payable and receivable functions, as well as specialized accounting related to payments for contract secure beds. The ideal candidate brings thorough knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, strong communication skills, proven problem‑solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to high‑quality accounting practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting
• Two years of accounting experience
• Two years of experience supervising staff

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) – Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free– The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.