Accounting Technician 2

Accounting Technician 2 - (24140014) Do you want to go to work every day in an amazing building that displays Montana’s history? Do you want to join an agency full of committed, inspired individuals? Do you want to be a part of a wonderful, dedicated team of accountants who support the finance and accounting operations of an agency dedicated to preserving and sharing Montana’s history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Montana Historical Society (MTHS) might be the perfect place for you! MTHS offers a unique workplace for its employees.
It’s filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to offer the public exciting and innovative ways to experience Montana’s history.
The ideal candidate will be a positive representative of Montana Historical Society to the public, be great at accounting, and will embody the MTHS culture of excellence, teamwork, professionalism, and passion for the work that we do.
MTHS has an opening for a part-time Accounting Tech.
This position works as a member of the accounting team and is responsible for performing daily accounting tasks.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, energetic team member who loves accounting, enjoys providing financial assistance to MTHS’s programs with valuable accounting work and tracking, and is excited to be a part of the behind-the-scenes accounting efforts that support the Montana Heritage Center opening in Summer 2025.
Function: The Finance & Accounting office is one of six sections within the Administration Program of the Montana Historical Society.
Under the direction of the Fiscal Officer, this position is responsible for many of the day-to-day accounting tasks of MTHS.
Among other tasks, the ability to exercise sound accounting judgment, be detail orientated, have great time management skills, along with a welcoming and friendly attitude, is important to this position.
Other: The Accounting Tech will work a 25-30 hour a week flexible schedule, Monday through Friday.
The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.
50 per hour starting July 1, 2024, in accordance with HB13.
Come join us at the MTHS where we work together to share Montana’s stories and inspire exploration! Representative Duties: Responsible for processing the daily deposit of the cash and checks received by all agency programs.
Reconcile cash boxes and credit card payments daily.
Accurately input the deposit entries into SABHRS, the State accounting system.
Process daily accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
Collect past due accounts for agency programs.
Perform monthly allocations and reconciliations of accounts receivable, accounts payable and credit cards.
Identify and correct routine accounting posting errors.
Classify, record, and summarize financial data as needed.
· Track financial documents and assist with preparing documents for audits and fiscal year end.
Skills: Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management and organizing skills.
Ability to accurately perform accounting tasks.
Likes to work both independently and as a member of a 5-person accounting team.
Ability to work in a customer database.
Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, and outstanding Excel skills.
Qualifications: An associate degree in accounting, business or related field and a minimum of one year of accounting or other applicable experience.
Experience in governmental accounting is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
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: $ 22.
46 - 22.
46 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Part-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Primary Location: Helena Agency: Montana Historical Society Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date: Jan 5, 2024, 1:49:44 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Jan 29, 2024, 12:59:00 AM Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name: Carol Loomis | Contact Email: Carol.
Loomis@mt.
gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2697