Accountant 2

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an Accountant 2 opportunity in Business and Financial Services/Fiscal Operations. The position allocates indirect costs to agency grants and contracts. It 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 position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana. Conditions are set by the supervisor and must comply with state policy. Applicants must submit a state application, cover letter, resume, and references through the Montana State Careers website. Successful applicants must pass relevant background and reference checks before an offer is extended.

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 operate a personal computer and general office equipment, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, email, internet, and other 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; other combinations of related education and experience may be considered case by case.
• Three years of financial or accounting experience.
• One year of using Excel with moderate regularity, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Submit a state application, cover letter, resume, and references.
• Pass position-relevant background checks and reference checks.

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
• Paid 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