Accountant 1

Division Overview:

The Central Services Division (CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice.

Job Overview :

The Accountant 1 serves as one of the Agency's accountants responsible for coordinating and overseeing a variety of financial accounting functions including: tracking and reconciling agency billings, entering accounts payables and receivables, assisting with internal control testing; audit of the procurement card processing; preparing adjusting entries in the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource System (SABHRS) to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger modules; and accounts reconciliation to ensure accurate and efficient application of generally accepted accounting principles.

The position serves as an Agency authority in technical accounting issues and is responsible for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and overall quality of accounting and fiscal records. The position also provides a variety of informational assistance to support ongoing Division and program operations and performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

Awesome Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume and cover letter electronically. If you have any questions, email Bri Smith at briana.smith2@mt.gov.

This is a permanent full-time position and located in Helena, Montana.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.

Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Note: Don't quite meet all the requirements, but still confident you could crush it as an Accountant for DOJ? Show us. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

MT Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource Systems (SABHRS) experience.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

Criminal History Fingerprint Check

Driving History

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

For further information go to https://mtrealid.gov or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions .

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application .

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Resume : Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service .

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify .

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-08-19

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• Montana Department of Justice

• 1 (406) 459-3741

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