Accounting Technician (66117)

This first review of applications will be April 22, 2026. 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.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: This position is responsible for accounting and administrative duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of file and records management.
• Skilled in providing customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to prioritize assignments from multiple sources.
• Ability to work with interruptions.
• Ability to handle difficult situations.
• Ability to recognize confidential information and respond with discretion and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• High School diploma.
• Two years' experience with word processing systems.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. 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. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.