Accountant

Qualifications\:  Associate’s degree and 3 years accounting or related experience.  A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

NOTE\: You must provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.  Incomplete applications will not be passed onto the screening team.

The Legislative Branch 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, Link to E-Verify Website [e-verify.gov].

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. 

For a full job description, please email [email protected]  

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.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.