ACCOUNTANT 2

Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a professional to allocate indirect costs to agency grants and contracts. The role involves interpreting cost principles, developing allocation models, analyzing data, and offering technical assistance to staff on funding issues.

The position may offer partial telework within Montana, with pay posted on each posting and opportunities for advancement within a large state agency committed to public service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management, statistics, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply cost principles and federal guidelines to grants and contracts.
• Develop allocation models and methods for new grants and contracts.
• Work with statistics and analyze data to inform decisions.
• Provide technical assistance to staff with cost allocations or funding issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel (moderate use)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

Tools

SABHRS

Excel

Job description

Open — Montana has a posting for this job. Posted 28 Oct 2026.

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About this job

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services/Fiscal Operations.

This position allocates indirect costs to agency grants and contracts. Other responsibilities include: 1) Interpreting and applying cost principles and federal guidelines to grants and contracts; 2) Developing allocation models and methods for new grants and contracts; 3) working with a variety of statistics and analyzing data; and (4) Providing technical assistance to staff with any cost allocations or funding issues.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management, statistics, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills including: accounting analysis and advanced math.
• Ability to identify accounting problems, analyze, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, work processing, database, email, internet, and computer programs.
• Knowledge of Statewide Accounting Budgeting Human Resources System (SABHRS)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related degree.
• Three years financial or accounting experience.
• One year of using Excel with moderate regularity: data manipulation, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

Each posting applies separately and lists its own pay.

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