Accountant 1

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position will provide accounting transaction support to the Fiscal Liaison & Support Section. Responsible for preparing and processing accounts receivable transactions to include state property damage, vendor overpayments, miscellaneous invoicing and ensuring the transactions are billed timely and recorded in the financial system. Process other accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits. Responsible for performing account and system reconciliations. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Fiscal Liaison & Support Supervisor.   

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

·        Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

·        Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

·        Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

·        Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

·        State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

·        Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

·        Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

·        Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

·        Benefits apply on first day of employment

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials:

·       A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

·       A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Required Education and Experience:

4 years of related financial experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.

Effectively organize workload and prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities to meet established deadlines.

Ability to analyze situations and procedures to make the correct accounting determination.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment. 

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.