Job Description - Financial Specialist (Accountant 2) (24143341)
Position Title : Financial Specialist (Accountant 2) - (24143341)
DEQ is actively looking for an experienced accountant to join our fiscal department. This position provides professional level analysis of financial information for the settlement funds. This position also routes contractual documents and processes invoices for payment. Accountants prepare financial records in accordance with GAAP, statutory or federal requirements and the State's accounting policies. At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our work impacts all Montanans. Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana – watch it in action here! Whether it's the water you drink at a restaurant, the air you breathe on a hike, or the energy that lights up your home — we provide environmental oversight, clean-up, and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana.
The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
Minimum requirements include : Bachelor's degree in accounting or public or business administration with accounting or financial management emphasis. Three (3) years of experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger entries that follow generally accepted accounting principles to facilitate accurate financial statement preparation and customer service in a governmental or non-profit setting. Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and the design and automation of accounting and reporting processes. Additionally preferred : Considerable knowledge of State Government laws and the State's budgetary process. Experience with the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources System (SABHRS) and IBARS. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site by the closing date of the announcement.
Salary : 55,535.00 - $62,100.00 Yearly
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 Environmental Quality
Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date : Dec 18, 2024
Closing Date : Jan 9, 2025
Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name : Tiffany H Fontenot | Contact Email : | Contact Phone : 406-444-4218
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
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.
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