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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as an Accounting Technician at Montana State Hospital. TheAccounting Technicianprovides accounting support and guidance for a specified focus area such as purchasing, patient accounts, department claims, Canteen, and warehouse sales. Responsibilities include account reconciliation and maintenance, processing resident employee payroll, data entry, report preparation, and customer service. Additional responsibilities include assisting and backing up other accounting services, administrative duties, and interacting with internal and external clients. * * Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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 Montana's 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) program. In 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. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity: * * · Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including General Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and knowledge of state procedures. · Working knowledge of office practices and procedures, recordkeeping, and filing. · Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable. · 10 Key skills preferred. · Exceptional customer service skills. · Accurate and efficient data entry skills. · Excellent Excel skills. · Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute. · Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. · Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. · Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, 10-key, database, email, internet, and other computer programs. · Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): · High school diploma or equivalent. · Two years prior accounting experience. · Two years computer and data entry experience.* · Other combinations of education and experience may 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. * 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 a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. *Title: *Accounting Technician Location: Warm Springs Requisition ID: 24141482

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