Accountant 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), within Business and Financial Services/Fiscal Operations, is hiring an Accountant 2. This position allocates indirect costs to agency grants and contracts; interprets and applies cost principles and federal guidelines; develops allocation models and methods for new grants and contracts; works with statistics and analyzes data; and provides technical assistance to staff on cost allocations and funding issues.

The role supports DPHHS’s mission to serve Montanans and improve health, safety, well-being, and independence. The position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana, subject to conditions set by the supervisor and state policy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management, statistics, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills, including accounting analysis and advanced mathematics.
• Ability to identify accounting problems, analyze them, and develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to use a personal computer and general office equipment, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, email, the internet, and computer programs.
• Knowledge of the Statewide Accounting Budgeting Human Resources System (SABHRS).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• Three years of financial or accounting experience.
• One year of regular Excel use, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

• Allocate indirect costs to agency grants and contracts.
• Interpret and apply cost principles and federal guidelines to grants and contracts.
• Develop allocation models and methods for new grants and contracts.
• Work with statistics and analyze data.
• Provide technical assistance to staff on cost allocations and funding issues.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level