Public Sector Accountant I — Hybrid/Remote Ready

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

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.