Accounting Technician

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State Financial Services, a division within the Department of Administration, continuously strengthens fiscal reporting, transparency, and accountability across our state government. We provide financial and technological solutions to our stakeholders by fostering an environment of innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our employees are cultivated through professional growth and development opportunities.

(You can learn more about the Statewide Accounting Bureau here.)  

What is this career opportunity?
The Statewide Accounting Daily Operations Section is a team of 7 accountants and accounting technicians at the center of accounting for Montana state government. We are seeking an accounting technician with excellent soft skills to join our team!  Your responsibilities would include:

• Delivering technical assistance to state agencies regarding suppliers, payment processing, and accounts payable

• Researching and documenting payment issues

• Maintaining supplier accounts

• Assisting with stale date check processing and reconciliations

• Performing various other accounting transactions related to payment replacements and cancellations

• Assisting both internal and external customers over the phone and in writing with payment and other miscellaneous questions

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent AND

• Two years of job-related experience OR

• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Competencies:

Ability to:

• Provide exceptional customer service

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail

• Apply critical thinking to problem solve

• Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with other staff members, agencies, and members of the public

• Effectively work both in a team environment and independently to achieve objectives and timelines

• Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures, as well as identify operational efficiencies

• Prioritize workload and juggle multiple tasks throughout the workday

• Plan, organize, gather information, and conduct research

 

Does this sound like you?

If you believe you are qualified for this Accounting Technician position, please submit your resume and cover letter. (Please Note\: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.  You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?

Ø  Look here to see the additional benefits!  They include:

o    Work/life Balance

o    Health Coverage

o    Retirement plans

o    Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o    And more…

Ø  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

The Department of Administration 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/.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Only online applications are accepted.  By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's 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.