Accountant 1 or 2

State of Montana•Helena, MT

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position resides in the Director's Office Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include management of the department’s accounting and fiscal systems and activities. The Accountant is responsible for revenue collection and distribution; providing professional support for agency operations in compliance with regulations and accounting standards; establishing, evaluating, and maintaining accounting systems to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of department business transactions and financial reporting activities; and preparing, monitoring, and analyzing the department approved budgets to ensure agency fiscal requirements are met and comply with executive and legislative intent and applicable statutes and regulations. The position does not supervise other staff. This is a Helena based position

Requirements

Knowledge of concepts and theories of governmental accounting and budgeting
Knowledge of fiscal management with an emphasis on government and fiduciary accounting
Knowledge of internal department systems
Knowledge of GenTax, SABHRS, and Internet Budget and Reporting System (IBARS)
Knowledge of applicable state laws, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Skills in research and analysis
Skills in accuracy and attention to detail
Skills in conflict resolution & customer service
Skills in Microsoft programs and other database applications
Skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Accountant I: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a directly related field and 0-2 years of job-related work experience with progressively responsible experience in accounting, fiscal and/or budget management. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Accountant II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a directly related field and 2+ years of job-related work experience with progressive responsibility and experience in accounting and fiscal/budget management. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate self-motivation
Follow instructions
Provide timely customer service
Mentor and coach others
Problem solve and make decisions
Understand how to identify, measure, improve, and act upon system performance
Exercise discretion and judgement
Handle multiple priorities under deadlines

Responsibilities

management of the department’s accounting and fiscal systems and activities
revenue collection and distribution
providing professional support for agency operations in compliance with regulations and accounting standards
establishing, evaluating, and maintaining accounting systems to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of department business transactions and financial reporting activities
preparing, monitoring, and analyzing the department approved budgets to ensure agency fiscal requirements are met and comply with executive and legislative intent and applicable statutes and regulations

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%25, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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