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Job Description
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services Division in Helena.
The Accounts Payable (AP) section processes over 800000 payments to approximately more than 70000 clients and vendors in addition to processing all employee and non-employee travel for the entire agency. The section also provides internal controls and financial monitoring to ensure compliance with all state and federal accounting policies and guidelines.
This position is responsible for processing a variety of payments; many of which are high dollar Medicaid and hospital payments. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining control of accounting records and reports that are complex in nature and involve a variety of funding techniques and controls. This position utilizes accounting theory and financial auditing practices State statues the SABHRS system several accounting subsystems (including but not limited to CAPS MMIS SFSL OPTUM MAE and AWACS) regulations and statues related to the programs and functions of the section.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.
Skill in analytical and interpretive thinking skills research and evaluations.
Ability to analyze large accounting systems and interpret data from various reports and information maintained by the system.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or a related field.
Three to four years of job-related work experience.
Combination of education and experiences will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Cover Letter
Resume
References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2026.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Employment Type
Full Time
