Accounting Systems Support Specialist

Why should you keep reading and consider working here?

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 of success is having 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.

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State Financial Services Division (SFSD), a division within Administration, continuously strengthens fiscal reporting, transparency, and accountability of state and local governments. We provide financial and technological solutions to our stakeholders by establishing an environment that fosters innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our employees are cultivated through professional growth and development opportunities. (You can learn more about the division at the SFSD Website.)

We are seeking a unique individual who:

• Displays excellent soft skills to be a direct point of contact for customers of the division and external customers
• Feels both comfortable and competent to deliver formal training to an adult audience on topics related to the position
• Can work ‘behind the scenes’ in a proprietary accounting system to test functionality, provide technical assistance to users, and support security access requests
• Can perform a variety of transactional accounting functions

This position assists state agencies related to:
State Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resource System (SABHRS) and Statewide Accounting processes. Responsibilities include serving as the main point of contact for the Statewide Accounting help desk, testing system functionality, assisting with year-end processes, completing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1099 and 1042 reporting, providing agency training on various SABHRS modules, and other miscellaneous accounting tasks.

Education and Experience:

• An associate degree in Accounting or Information Technology; AND
• Two years of accounting experience; OR
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Automated accounting systems
• Governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• SABHRS experience is preferred

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Build working relationships
• Communicate at an advanced level, both verbally and in writing
• Provide basic technical support to a proprietary accounting system
• Prepare and deliver training to an adult audience on topics related to position requirements
• Maintain, update and follow policies and procedures, as well as identify operational efficiencies
• Prioritize workload and work on multiple tasks
• Plan, organize, gather information, and conduct research
• Resolve issues using critical thinking skills
• Perform work both individually and as a team member

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume
, cover letter
, and three professional business references. (

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.)

Look to see the additional benefits! They include:

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• And more…

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

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.