• Accounting Associate IV

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25392

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    Hannah Friedrich

     

    406-994-3897

     

    [email protected]

     

    Classification Title Accounting Assoc IV

     

    Working Title Accounting Associate IV

     

    Brief Position Overview

     

    Join a great team in University Financial Services Accounting and play a vital role in the financial operations of MSU .

     

    Position Number 4M0294

     

    Department Controller

     

    Division University Business Services - Financial Services

     

    Appointment Type Classified

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

    If other, specify End date

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

     

    FTE 1.0

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary $24.04 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

     

    Contract Type Classified Salary

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

    The University Financial Services Accounting Office provides accounting and business services for all components of the University. We ensure that MSU business transactions are conducted and reported efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    + Process inter-unit journals between MSU and other agencies of the State of Montana

    + Manage the purchasing card program across all four campuses

    + Process incoming and outgoing wire payments

    + Reconcile accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies

    + Monitor, reconcile, and allocate merchant credit card fees across MSU departments

    + Assist, train, and guide other MSU campuses and departments with issues or questions, ensuring University-wide compliance with policies and guidelines

    + Assist other staff in the accounting office by cross-training and serving as backup as needed

    + Other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Relevant knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

    + Demonstrated experience with research, analyzing and reconciling skills.

    + Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Demonstrated working knowledge of a Financial ERP system.

    + Relevant knowledge of University & State of Montana policies and procedures.

    + Relevant knowledge of banking procedures.

    + Accounting or Finance Degree.

    The Successful Candidate Will

    + Perform detailed and complex work with a high level of accuracy.

    + Effectively work under minimal supervision and demonstrate the ability to self-motivate.

    + Possess strong organizational skills.

    + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment.

    + Represent the University Financial Services office and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

    + Communicate effectively with campus and state personnel.

    + Maintain confidentiality of records and sensitive information.

    + Demonstrate Service Excellence through courtesy, reliability, safety, and competence of actions.

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Physical Demands

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    This position has supervisory duties? No

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Number of Vacancies 1

     

    Desired Start Date At the conclusion of a successful search.

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

    Open Date

     

    Close Date

    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on June 18,2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.