Accountant 3

ACCOUNTANT 3

MONTANA CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES

DEER LODGE, MT

MISSION- Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW - Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) provides employment and training opportunities for eligible institutional inmates, consistent with the Mission of the Department of Corrections, to hold inmates accountable through work, skill development and restitution, while maintaining public safety and trust.

This position is assigned to the MCE Accounting and Support Operation. The MCE Accounting and Support Operation is responsible for the development and maintenance of the MCE accounting system (all purchases, disbursements, billing, collections, financial transactions, recording thereof for the MCE Division); and support functions for the Ranch, Industries, and Vocational Training/Education programs. This position:

• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting and budget-related statements, reports, and supporting documents.
• Classifies, records, and reports financial operations by applying the theories and principles of accounting.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting discrepancies.
• Analyzes, allocates, and monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Assists with the development of accounting procedures.
• Maintains accounting ledgers, journals, registers, etc.
• Reconciles statements with records and accounting transactions.
• Performs specialized accounting duties requiring advanced training or licensure, such as forensic accounting duties, statewide accounting responsibilities, or responsibility for submitting and attesting to the ACFR.
• Is responsible for providing financial information or testimony to legislative committees and/or other public forums.
• Develops standards, controls, and policies to safeguard data integrity.
• May provide direction or guidance to technical and/or support staff.
• May perform duties requiring a CPA licensure.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Cover Letter, Resume, State of Montana Application, References

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS –

• Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

NOTICES -

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is anEOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Four years of accounting experience.
• Advanced training, licensure, or certification associated with accounting specialty.
• May require current Montana CPA license as found at 37-50-302, MCA, if applicable; Other specialty training may substitute for CPA.
• May be required to maintain continuing education associated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.