Public Sector Accountant I: Financial Analysis & Reporting

State of Montana; East Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking an Accountant within the Business and Financial Services Division. The role involves financial analysis, GAAP-compliant accounting, and federal reporting to ensure proper cash control and funding use.

Partial telework within Montana may be available with supervisor approval. The department offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, work-life balance, and PSLF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance required.
• One year of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and accounting by reviewing reports to identify unusual account balances.
• Federal reporting responsibilities.
• Cash controls analysis to maximize federal funds; draw procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial data interpretation

Data analysis from reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking an Accountant within the Business and Financial Services Division. The role involves financial analysis, GAAP-compliant accounting, and federal reporting to ensure proper cash control and funding use.

Partial telework within Montana may be available with supervisor approval. The department offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, work-life balance, and PSLF