Accounting Support Specialist

Accounting Support Specialist - (25142764)The position will close on December 7th, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.Cover LetterThree Professional References Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.Benefits Of Working For The Judicial BranchWork/life balanceFamily friendly policiesDedicated and caring colleaguesHealth coverageRetirement plansPaid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)Opportunities and room for professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF­Job OverviewThe Montana Judicial Branch is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Accounting Support Specialist to provide advanced fiscal support for statewide judicial operations. This position performs complex reconciliations, system-to-system financial analysis, SABHRS transactions, internal control work, and financial problem-solving for District Courts, Youth Courts, and other branch programs.This role is ideal for candidates who are analytical, self-directed, comfortable working with multiple computer systems, and experienced in interpreting and applying fiscal policies. The position works independently while serving as a lead worker for other fiscal support staff and provides guidance to local court offices across the state.Job DutiesPerform complex financial reconciliations between statewide accounting systems, spreadsheets, and court program data.Analyze and research discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.Review and approve accounting transactions, deposits, vouchers, adjustments, and other financial entries.Process and monitor inter-unit journals, vendor payments, operating budgets, and other SABHRS-based transactions.Prepare financial reports, bank reconciliations, and year-end accounting adjustments for non-treasury cash accounts.Support internal controls, audit responses, policy interpretation, and quality assurance across fiscal operations.Provide fiscal guidance and support to district and youth courts; explain technical financial concepts clearly to non-fiscal staff.Serve as a lead worker for Financial Specialists and PIF Specialists, providing mentoring, coaching, and workload direction.Assist with payroll functions as needed, including auditing timesheets and resolving payroll exceptions.Manage multiple competing deadlines in a high-volume accounting environment.Working ConditionsWork is performed in a professional office setting and involves frequent use of computers, spreadsheets, statewide systems, and communication with local and statewide stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.Minimum QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field; OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates competency in accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis.Experience performing accounting, fiscal, or business operations work involving reconciliations, coding, error research, or financial adjustments.Proficiency with financial or enterprise systems (e.g., SABHRS, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Banner, Workday, etc.).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with multiple software programs simultaneously.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.Experience with SABHRS or other large governmental/enterprise finance systems.Experience in government accounting, grants accounting, auditing, or internal controls.Experience training or supporting staff in financial processes.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: $24.29 - 27.50 HourlyTelework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 5 % of the TimePrimary Location: HelenaAgency: Judicial Branch Union: 000 - NonePosting Date: Nov 21, 2025, 10:42:20 PMClosing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Dec 8, 2025, 6:59:00 AMRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name: Mandi Edlin | Contact Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-841-2965 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.