Telework-Eligible Government Accountant II

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Holidays

PSLF – Public Service Loan Forgive

Job summary

The Montana Department of Administration, Office of Finance and Budget, seeks an Accountant 2 to verify financial data, manage invoices and travel claims, and advise on funds availability. You will support GAAP compliance for governmental entities and participate in year-end processes within a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or related field and 1–2 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in MS Office to analyze data and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field required.
• 1–2 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and budgeting experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated competency in using software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP for governmental entities.

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.
• Coordinates fiscal year-end processes for the department and responds to legislative auditor questions.
• 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 per GASB and MOM policy.
• Helps prepare fiscal notes during the legislative session.
• Performs special accounting and fiscal projects such as data analysis as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field

1–2 years accounting and budgeting experience

GAAP knowledge for governmental entities

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Montana Department of Administration, Office of Finance and Budget, seeks an Accountant 2 to verify financial data, manage invoices and travel claims, and advise on funds availability. You will support GAAP compliance for governmental entities and participate in year-end processes within a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or related field and 1–2 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in MS Office to analyze data and prepare reports.