Accountant 3

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 3 serves as a key financial expert within the Financial Services Bureau, providing advanced accounting and analytical support in a complex governmental environment. This role oversees major accounting functions, including ACFR reporting, fund analysis, federal grant oversight, and internal control development, ensuring the department meets all state, federal, and governmental accounting standards.
In this position, you will analyze financial trends across multiple funding sources, interpret and apply GAAP and GASB guidance, and deliver high‑impact recommendations that strengthen financial operations and support executive decision‑making. You’ll collaborate closely with program managers, statewide accounting staff, and auditors, serving as a trusted resource for resolving complex accounting issues and improving fiscal processes.Ideal candidates bring strong governmental accounting experience, proficiency with integrated financial systems, and the ability to lead agency‑wide financial initiatives. Advanced certifications such as CPA or CGFM, as well as experience in federal grants or internal control frameworks, are highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Four years of accounting experience
• Advance training, licensure, or certification associated with accounting specialty
• Proficiency with integrated financial systems
• Ability to lead agency-wide financial initiatives

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CGFM certifications
• Experience in federal grants
• Experience in internal control frameworks

Responsibilities

• Oversees major accounting functions, including ACFR reporting, fund analysis, federal grant oversight, and internal control development.
• Ensures the department meets all state, federal, and governmental accounting standards.
• Analyzes financial trends across multiple funding sources.
• Interprets and applies GAAP and GASB guidance.
• Delivers high-impact recommendations that strengthen financial operations and support executive decision-making.
• Collaborates closely with program managers, statewide accounting staff, and auditors.
• Serves as a trusted resource for resolving complex accounting issues and improving fiscal processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous State of Montana Benefits
• May qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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