Government Accountant & Budget Analyst

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Health Insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Montana in Helena seeks an Accountant 2 to support budgeting and accounting services within the Department of Administration. The role will implement and support the state travel policies and resources while collaborating with a small team to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–2 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and GAAP for governmental entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• 1–2 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and budgeting experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrated competency in using software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP for governmental entities.
• A high degree of analytical skills including accounting analysis and generally a high level of math skills.
• Ability to forecast costs and/or revenues using analytical methods.
• Teamwork skills with a willingness to contribute creative and innovative ideas as well as to support other staff with their projects.
• Identifies and resolves problems appropriately within areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality work output.
• Build and maintain customer satisfaction through effective delivery of budgeting and accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Verifies accuracy and completeness of financial data and or accounting transactions.
• Approves or denies invoices, travel claims for payment or accounts receivable processing.
• Advises program managers on the appropriate policies and availability of funds.
• Reads, interprets, and applies all accounting policies and laws.
• Reviews and updates written procedures and develops new accounting procedures
• Plays a major role in coordinating fiscal year-end processes for the department. Develops and provides responses to legislative auditor questions and issues.
• Assists with carrying out the responsibilities of the Montana Unified Volume Cap Bond Allocation Plan Act.
• Records fixed assets and various adjustments for software, buildings and equipment, in accordance with GASB and Montana Operational Manual (MOM) accounting policy.
• Helps with the preparation of fiscal notes during the legislative session.
• Performs special accounting and fiscal related projects such as data analysis as assigned by dep artment management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Forecasting costs/revenues

Attention to detail

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge (governmental)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

State of Montana in Helena seeks an Accountant 2 to support budgeting and accounting services within the Department of Administration. The role will implement and support the state travel policies and resources while collaborating with a small team to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–2 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and GAAP for governmental entities.