Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

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.

• 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

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. OR 4 years of related accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1 year of related accounting experience.
• Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered. Such as an associate’s degree in accounting and 3 years of related accounting experience; OR 5 years of related accounting experience.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to use an advanced and functional knowledge of the financial reporting structure and related accounting systems for assigned program(s).
• High proficiency in utilizing Excel to complete work.

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 .

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.