Accounting Technician

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We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration.  Our foundation for success is effective working relationships built on mutual trust and respect.  We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. (You can learn more about us here.) 

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 deposit processing and accounts receivable

• Researching and documenting deposit issues

• Reconciling bank accounts

• Preparing daily deposits

• Confirming and approving both domestic and international wires

• Completing cash concentration sweeps

• Performing various other accounting transactions related to AR items

• Assisting both internal and external customers over the phone and in writing with deposit 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?

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