Accountant 2

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position is responsible for ensuring accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP, maintain accurate and reliable financial statements, and establish and maintain internal controls. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus. Assists with maintaining the database of MDT assets. This position ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for all accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Management Section Supervisor and does not supervise others.

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

·        Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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.