Accountant

State of Montana•Helena, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to go to work every day in an amazing building that displays Montana’s history? Do you want to join an agency full of committed, inspired individuals? Do you want to be a part of a wonderful, dedicated team of accountants who support the finance and accounting operations of an agency dedicated to preserving and sharing Montana’s history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Montana Historical Society (MTHS) might be the perfect place for you! MTHS offers a unique workplace for its employees. It’s filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to offer the public exciting and innovative ways to experience Montana’s history. The ideal candidate will be a positive representative of the Montana Historical Society to the public, be great at accounting, and will embody the MTHS culture of excellence, teamwork, professionalism, and passion for the work we do. MTHS has an opening for a full-time Accountant 2. This position works as a member of the accounting team and is responsible for accounting functions across the agency’s multiple funding types, will oversee major accounting and reporting functions and will analyze accounting data to assess and improve the agency’s financial operations. The ideal candidate is a motivated, energetic team member who loves accounting, enjoys supporting MTHS’ programs with valuable accounting work and tracking, and is excited to be a part of the behind-the-scenes accounting efforts that support the Montana Heritage Center. Function: The Finance & Accounting office is one of six sections within the Administration Program of MTHS. Under the direction of the Fiscal Officer, this position is responsible for accounting for MTHS’ multiple enterprise, governmental, federal grant, and private fund activities. Among other tasks, the ability to exercise sound accounting judgment, be detail oriented, have great time management skills, along with a welcoming and friendly attitude, is important to this position. Other: The Accountant 2 will work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Come join us at the MTHS where we work together to share Montana’s stories and inspire exploration!

Requirements

Knowledge of: Accounting theory, principles, and practices
Microsoft Office suite products
Governmental Accounting
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective time management and organizing skills
Outstanding Excel skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to: Accurately perform accounting tasks
Work independently and as a member of a 5-person accounting team
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Experience: Two years of accounting experience
Other combinations of education or experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

Two years of governmental accounting experience

Responsibilities

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting and budget-related statements, reports, and supporting documents.
Classify, record, and report financial operations by applying the theories of and principles of accounting.
Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Analyze, allocate, and monitor expenditures and revenues.
Assist with the development of accounting procedures.
Maintain accounting ledgers, journals, registers, etc.
Reconcile statements with records and accounting transactions.
Prepare financial records in accordance with GAAP, statutory or federal requirements and the State’s accounting policies.
Responsible for accounting functions for multiple funding types.
Oversees two or more major accounting and report functions.
Analyze accounting data to assess and improve the agency’s financial operations.
Prepare, maintain, and report grants.
Ensure compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, and activities.
Prepare financial and audit reports of grants and contracts.
Obtain and analyze project costs.
Advise individuals by interpreting federal and state government regulations.
Review audit reports from federal, state, county or local units to identify noncompliance findings or other concerns.
Prepare budget justifications, budgets revisions, and projected funding levels for federal grants.