Accountant Job at Munro Footwear Group in Helena

The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live, and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure.

Montana Housing strengthens our vibrant communities by supporting access to safe, affordable, and sustainable homes for Montanans whose housing needs are not met by the market. Montana Housing assists with buying a home, down payment assistance, mortgage servicing, Reverse Annuity Mortgages, rental housing assistance, and multifamily rental development.

We are seeking an individual with strong accounting and soft skills required to interact with Montana Board of Housing (MBOH) stakeholders. Experience in processing mortgages is preferred, but we are willing to train an individual with the skills required.

This position is open until filled; with first review on September 5th, 2025

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

· An Associates degree in Accounting or related field.

· Other combinations of education and experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The ability to:

· Reconcile technical accounting activities.

· Identify and resolve errors and discrepancies.

· Administer MBOH mortgage program fiscal activities.

· Coordinates and reconciles monthly mortgage billing activities.

· Provide technical assistance to servicers on mortgage program operations and procedures. Must tailor the training to the audience level of understanding.

· Answer servicer questions regarding mortgage accounting procedures and payoffs.

· Ensure servicers are complying with MBOH policies.

· Provide information about and encourages participation of lenders and servicers in MBOH loan programs.

· Develop and utilize internal accounting tools (e.g. databases and spreadsheets) to detail financial activity.

· Coordinate the deposit of checks received by MBOH and prepare the deposit, coding with appropriate SABHRS or trustee account.

· Coordinates the funds movement of checks received by MBOH for loans in foreclosure.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

· Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· State and federal rules and regulations related to mortgage accounting activity.

· Spreadsheet maintenance and design.

· Journal entries

· Use general office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, etc.) and specialized system applications (Perceptive and Emphasys), and automated accounting systems.

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your application and resume .References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them.(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

· Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of

· This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

· Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

· If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.

· This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.

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: $

27.30 - 27.30 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Department of Commerce Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Aug 28, 2025, 6:52:19 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact Name : Jessica Arnold | Contact Email : Jessica.Arnold@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-841-2718 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.

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