Accountant 2

Job Description - Accountant 2 (26141348) Position Title: 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. A candidate review will take place on 8/13/26 and interviews will be scheduled. 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 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 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable Salary: $ 33.76 - 33.76 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type Standard Shift Day Job Travel No Primary Location Helena Agency : Department of Transportation Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date Aug 3, 2026, 10:12:33 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name : Alycia Gereg | Contact Email : View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone : View phone number on click.appcast.io The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munro Footwear Group