Accountant 1 66002
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
Two years experience with accounting processes and standards.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a casebycase basis.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the PERS retirement system.
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Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students preK to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgivenessEmployment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview:
The Office of Public Instruction Centralized Services Division administers the largest general fund and second largest total funds biennial budget of any State agency over $2 billion. This Division provides centralized accounting payroll accounts receivable accounts payable cash management budgeting financial reporting purchasing mail receptionist and word processing services. The division is also responsible for the distribution and fiscal monitoring of State and Federal grants paid by OPI to local education agencies (LEAs).
The Accountant 1 is responsible for accounting and administrative processes including GL AP and AR pro card transactions accounting discrepancies reconciling statements and accounting functions related to payroll.
Major Duties or Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Enter incoming invoices and contract requests into the content management system for payment processing and records retention.
Prepare allocation sheets for fixed costs.
Reconcile and verify travel and Procard expenses and gather appropriate documentation.
Contact office employees for missing documentation of travel and Procard expenses.
Respond to questions and provide information regarding payments.
Process payments and deposits in the state accounting system.
Review the validity and accuracy of incoming checks and forward for further processing and deposit.
Reconcile accounting transactions and prepare payments and deposits for approval.
Perform accounting functions related to payroll processing.
Identify research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Knowledge of accounting and administrative procedures and systems.
Knowledge of document and records management.
Skilled in providing customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to prioritize assignments from multiple sources.
Ability to work with interruptions.
Ability to handle difficult situations.
Ability to recognize confidential information and respond with discretion and professionalism.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
