Description:
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Engineering Accountant . These positions serve in a financial capacity for the Construction Program. The Construction Program includes the budget for five districts and the Highways & Engineering Division. Duties include assisting in developing, proposing, and administering division and district budgets and financial plans; providing a range of professional services to implement fiscal and program objectives related to the budget, federal aid projects and contracts, and ongoing operations of the construction program. These positions are responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Program accounting controls in conjunction with the Administration Division, assisting in managing project and grant financial data, and performing various other duties as assigned. These positions report to the Highways and Engineering Division position #07009 and do not directly supervise other agency personnel.
For a full job description, please contact Elizabeth Otte at eotte@mt.gov
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and

• Experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related accounting/auditing experience.
• Governmental accounting coursework and experience is preferred.
• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and business administrations research and analysis practices.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting requirements.
• General knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations related to agency accounting activity (Such as MOMS, CFR, FARS 31).
• Skill in analytical and logical thinking.
• Skill in performing research and analysis, identification and reconciliation between the state's official accounting system (SABHRS) and various agency sub-systems; summarizing detailed financial information for management reporting.
• Skill in presenting before diverse groups of professionals.
• Proficient skill and ability to operate Microsoft Excel.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining professional working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers/peers.
• Ability to independently analyze information and make decisions and generating solutions on higher level activities with general supervision.
• Ability to anticipate potential problems; conflict resolution within a team environment; data management; trend analysis; situational awareness within a business environment.
• Skills and ability to operate and perform professional responsibilities within the field of accounting, applying ethics, due care, and competence in daily work.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "Relevant."
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.