Contract Accountant
Contract Accountant (64112013)
MISSION: The Montana Department of Corrections staff enhances public safety, supports the victims of crime, promotes positive change in offender behavior, and reintegrates offenders into the community. If you're looking for an opportunity to affect positive change in the community and at work explore the opportunities available to you through the Montana Department of Corrections. You may be the person we've been looking for to join our team as well!
BENEFITS: Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package! Upon date of hire, employees are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core” medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Dependent coverage and supplemental options are also available. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System with a state contribution begins upon the first day of employment (vesting criteria applies). Flexible schedules may be considered.
NOTICES:
The Montana Department of Corrections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and thorough reference checks will be conducted for this position.
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT OF 2003 – Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.
Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is the Fiscal data coordinator for contract beds for adult and juvenile offenders in the state system. Allocates funding for room and board for offenders in prerelease centers, county jails and juvenile detention centers. Position is responsible for computing the average daily population (ADP) for all prerelease centers, ensuring the Division Administrator is apprised of population information. Responsible for processing payments to medical providers for authorized outside inmate medical expenditures. Analyzes and verifies data from OMIS system to ensure accuracy in ADP counts. Reviews county detention and prerelease center contracts before annual renewal, and gives recommendations to streamline the billing process to the Contracts Manager. Responds to requests from the public, Department staff, and other agency personnel concerning payments to vendors. Position is the primary contact with Accounting staff for County Sherriff’s Offices, regional and private prisons, and prerelease center staff.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 2 year job-related college or vocational in Accounting or related field and 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience. Requires knowledge of computer networks, software, and equipment; advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word, complete knowledge of accounting principles and techniques as related to state government, specialized knowledge and training of the automated SABHRS financial system regarding general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible Training Assignment:
19.09
