Accountant 2 (04065)

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking an Accountant 2 to allocate indirect costs to agency grants and contracts, interpret cost principles, and develop allocation models.

This full-time state position may allow partial telework within Montana, with opportunities to work with SABHRS and Excel for budgeting and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management, statistics and budget principles.
• Knowledge of accounting systems including SABHRS.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills in accounting analysis and advanced math.
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Allocate indirect costs to agency grants and contracts.
• Interpret and apply cost principles and federal guidelines to grants and contracts.
• Develop allocation models for new grants and contracts.
• Analyze data and work with statistics to inform funding decisions.

Skills

Accounting principles

SABHRS knowledge

Excel usage

Analytical thinking

Communication (oral & written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Three years accounting/financial experience

One year Excel experience

Tools

SABHRS

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Description - Accountant 2 (04065) (26142716)

Position Title:

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 w hether 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 teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

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

$31.08 - 31.08 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

1

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Oct 27, 2026, 2:42:11 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Nov 12, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

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.