Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) is seeking a motivated person for their Accounting Technician 2 position to join their Financial Services team! This position, under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, serves as an accounting technician for the cashiering duties, maintenance of the Department’s ProCard receipts, and contract payments. They will perform a variety of duties related to deposits and distribution of agency revenues, analysis of data, reconciliation of various accounts, technical support, data management, and various other duties as assigned. The position will account for receipting of funds into the Trust Lands Management System (TLMS), processes all contract and grant payments, prepares all accrual journals associated with those payments, reconciles accrual between SABHRS and the Contracts and Grants System (CGS), and ProCard receipt tracking, reconciliations and associated correcting journals.
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THE MOVE:
- The position is based in beautiful Helena, MT. Montana offers abundant recreational opportunities, including camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and hiking.
- Our employees are passionate about the work they do and the lasting impacts on our natural resources.
- Work with a fun, close-knit, and collaborative FSO team.
- Enjoy robust benefit and retirement plans that are effective on your first day of employment.
- Work-life balance with the ability for flexible schedules and telework eligibility.
To be successful in this role you are: An HR professional who can engage with agency management, employees, and human resource team members in a collaborative, solution-oriented manner.
- A strong communicator, build effective working relationships,
- A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Committed to continuous improvement and employee experience through the identification of service or efficiency gaps.
- Have an exceptional eye for attention to detail and organization skills.
A strong written communicator with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
Benefits Include:
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.
Longevity pay with continued state service.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
Retirement plans Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
This position is eligible for a $1.00/hour base pay increase effective July 2026.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter – Describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will make you successful in this role.
Resume -- Include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position.
How to Apply
Only online submissions are accepted. Applicants must initiate an application and attach a cover letter and a resume at the time of application to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the required documents will result in the application being considered incomplete and not reviewed further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. When attaching documents, mark each as Relevant to ensure they are viewable. For a copy of the job description, please email [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1-2-years of job-related work experience is required.
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.