Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

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 25-27 hour a week flexible schedule, Monday through Friday.
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.

Knowledge Of

• Accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Microsoft Office Suite products.

Skills In

• Excel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizing skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Ability To

• Accurately perform accounting tasks.
• Work both independently and as a member of a 5-person accounting team.
• Work in a customer database.

Education

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field.

Experience

• One year of accounting or other applicable experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Experience

• Governmental accounting experience

The following documents must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

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: 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.

Salary: $

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

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Primary Location

: Helena

Agency: Montana Historical Society Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

: Sep 26, 2025, 10:54:05 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Oct 18, 2025, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Beth Strandberg | Contact Email: | Contact Phone: 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.