Accountant 2

Required Education and Experience:

·        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.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

Other Information

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 406.444.6054.

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.