Accounting Technician - 2
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Job Description
Competencies:
Knowledge of state bookkeeping accounts payable accounts receivable and financial record keeping.
Knowledge and direct experience with SABHRS financials and state government accounting procedures.
General knowledge of human resources and state and federal employment laws preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills customer service and problemsolving skills.
Microsoft Office Suite Word and proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
Strong attention to detail organization time management and accuracy in all aspects of responsibilities.
Ability to learn and adhere to state and federal hiring laws and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to collaborate with others on special projects and initiatives as needed.
Ability to learn SABHRS HR system.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Associates degree in accounting business or related field OR two years of related accounting experience to substitute for the degree.
One year of state government accounting technician experience.
Expertise with SABHRS is highly preferred.
Previous experience supporting HR functions is desired but not required.
Alternate qualifications may be considered.
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.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) seeks a dedicated accounting technician to assist with accounts payable accounts receivable fiscal year end duties and biweekly payroll processing and safety committee work including human resources assistance. The successful candidate will join our team of highly motivated staff who collaborate on interesting meaningful and critical work. Together we strive to meet our agencys goal of providing extraordinary service to the citizens of Montana.
Responsibilities:
Creates and reconciles legal notice invoices and communicates with vendors.
Reviews and tracks financial documents pay invoices and enters journals as initiated or requested.
Enters travel claims in SABHRS following state and agency policies and ensures accurate documentation.
Maintains and tracks financial documents including invoices receipts and other records.
Prepares monthly travel report for dissemination to leadership.
Assists or leads biweekly payroll processes including timesheet review report reconciliations and payroll verification approval.
Answers travel or payroll questions and responds to vendors inquiries.
Reviews accounting data for errors and prepares correction/adjustment journals.
Assists and processes fiscal year end duties.
Supports the Financial Accounting Analyst with preparation of bank deposit documentation.
Assists with fiscal note preparation and research and prepares financial data reports.
Assists with HR record keeping and document retention according to MT state schedules and assists with job postings.
Provides front desk coverage as needed.
Participates with and leads Safety Team meetings when requested takes minutes and records attendees.
Takes safety supply inventory and submits orders for safety items and checks monthly fire extinguishers for proper pressurization.
Required Application Materials:
A completed Montana state application and resume.
Benefits Provided: On the first day of employment employees and eligible dependents receive health coverage with medical dental vision and prescriptions including free health care provided by the Montana Health Care Center. Wellness programs life insurance and retirement plan choices are offered. New employees also receive prorated 15 vacation days 12 sick days and paid holidays including a floating holiday. Flexible schedules may be considered as work/life balance is healthy and encouraged.
The Montana Department of Public Service Regulation (DPSR) is a small state agency with a big impact. We are headed by 5 elected commissioners (the Commission) representing every region of beautiful Montana. Commonly referred to as the Public Service Commission (PSC) our agency is staffed by a team of approximately 33 professionals in the Legal Regulatory and Centralized Services Divisions. The PSC is responsible for supervising monopolistic industries within Montana to ensure fair prices responsible business practices and sustainable reliable service for the Montana customers who rely upon them. Regulated industries currently include privately held power water sewer telecommunications sanitation and certain commercial transportation providers. The PSC also plays a vital role in railway and pipeline safety. The agency has a clear and welldefined strategic plan to enhance our operations work environment and value to the public. Our team includes seasoned leaders with expertise and institutional knowledge coupled with newly elected commissioners with innovative ideas for the agency.
Employees enjoy a personable work environment. Staff members are encouraged to crosstrain with other positions providing an opportunity for diversified professional experiences and advancement. The PSC provides ample parking in a private parking lot immediately adjacent to our groundfloor office space and the building is conveniently located between two of Helenas least congested thoroughfares making the drive walk or ride to work quick and easy.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
