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Accounting Associate IV
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,552 / year median in Montana
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Higher Education:
Join Montana Tech as an Accounting Associate IV! Are you an organized financial professional looking for stability, great perks, and a meaningful mission? The Business Office at Montana Tech is hiring a full-time Accounting Associate IV to join our team in Butte. Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program. Applications received by 8/30/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.DUTIES:
- Reconcile all bank deposits to Banner Finance, SABHRS and the State Treasury.
- Reconcile credit card bank account.
- Reconcile revolving checking account.
- Posting Incoming Wire payments
- Sending out payments state agencies (IUJs)
- Financial Aid accounting. (Federal drawdowns, monitor cash balances, etc.)
- Manage and oversee parking decal and parking ticket database.
- Assist with 1098T processes - formatting, testing and review
- Prepare quarterly accommodation tax report.
- Customer Service
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience in professional principles and practices of accounting and departmental procedures.
- Ability to develop and implement accounting procedures; analyze and interpret accounting information; identify and solve accounting problems; compile, interpret, review and communicate financial transactions to a variety of individuals.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks with the highest degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with frequent interruptions.
- High degree of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with internal and external customers daily
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
- Knowledge of The State of Montana and University System policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Banner Student and/or Banner Finance.