Accounting Technician 2

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Montana's Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Financial Services Bureau. This role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and contract and grant administration, using financial systems to process and maintain transactions.

It emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and timely processing in a collaborative team setting. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or related fields and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• One year of accounting or related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Process, track, and maintain financial transactions and records.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and contract and grant administration.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial processes while maintaining compliance.
• Provide high-quality customer service and financial support in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field

Job description

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to join the Financial Services Bureau team.

This position plays a key role in supporting the agency’s financial operations by providing accounting and administrative services in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and contract and grant administration.

Using a variety of financial systems and automated tools, the Accounting Technician will process, track, and maintain financial transactions and records that support agency programs and operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of financial processes while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and financial support in a collaborative team environment.

Effective February 23, 2026, this agency 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, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum requirements include:

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• One year of accounting or other applicable experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.