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 YearlyTelework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.
Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.
)Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1Employee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 5% of the TimePrimary Location: HelenaAgency: Department of Environmental QualityUnion: Montana Federation of Public EmployeesPosting Date: Dec 18, 2024Closing Date: Jan 9, 2025Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name: Tiffany H Fontenot | Contact Phone: 406-444-4218
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