Accounting Intern

Division Overview:

The Central Services Division (CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice.

The Role:

Are you looking to expand your accounting skills? The Department of Justice is looking for a student intern to assist in accounting needs to support all of our divisions under DOJ. You would be on-site to work with skilled Accountants. Gain knowledge and experience with government accounting practices. Get experience working in the SABHRS system. Learn basic reconciliation techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the CSD office in Helena, MT with a flexible schedule of up to 30 hours per week, and is expected to last up to six months.

This internship will benefit students majoring in accounting, or related field.

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to follow procedures.

• Reliability.

• Working independently without direct supervision.

• Working knowledge of Windows programs such as Word and Excel.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume, a structured interview, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check

• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service .

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.