Job description

ACCOUNTANT

MONTANA CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES

DEER LODGE, MT

Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) provides employment and training opportunities for eligible institutional inmates, consistent with the Mission of the Department of Corrections, to hold inmates accountable through work, skill development and restitution, while maintaining public safety and trust.

The Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) Division is a division of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and supports the Department mission by providing work opportunities and job skill development for offenders at the various DOC facilities (Montana State Prison and Montana Women’s Prison), regional prisons and private contracted prisons at various locations across Montana. The Division is comprised of the Ranch Program (range cattle, feedlot, crops, logging/firewood, composting and dairy); Industries (furniture, upholstery, license plate factory, print, sign, garments, food factory, canteen, sewing and embroidery, and regional prison operations); Vocational Training/Education (motor vehicle maintenance (MVM), low and high side vocational education, laundry processing, food processing); and the accounting/business support operation for MCE operations. The MCE Management Team is comprised of the Program Directors and Division Administrator.

This position is assigned to the MCE Accounting and Support Operation. The MCE Accounting and Support Operation is responsible for the development and maintenance of the MCE accounting system (all purchases, disbursements, billing, collections, financial transactions, recording thereof for the MCE Division); and support functions for the Ranch, Industries, and Vocational Training/Education programs. This operation also provides employment opportunities, on the job office skills training, job acquisition and retention guidance for inmate workers.

This position is funded 100% by Proprietary Enterprise Funds.

QUALIFICATIONS – The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in accounting or a related field and three years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Cover Letter, Resume, State of Montana Application, References

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

To apply or for full position details visit https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=22143196&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver

Questions? Call or text 406-589-9815

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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