Budget Analyst 1

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

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About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.
The Fiscal Bureau of Child and Family Services Division is responsible for the administration and management of all the financial, accounting and budget responsibilities for the Child and Family Services Division.
This position oversees the daily accounting and budgetary functions of the Fiscal Bureau to ensure compliance with department policy, state and federal laws and includes preparing and analyzing budget and financial reports, daily utilization of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS), along with legislative requirements. Other duties include researching and providing expenditure controls; analyzing financial fiscal and provider data and payments. The position must be able to interpret and analyze federal regulations as they apply to federal grant funds received by the department and provide recommendations on financial information.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of budget practices and principles.
• Ability to understand state and federal rules and regulations related to fiscal and budgetary management.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Six months of job-related experience in finance, auditing, or accounting.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience/knowledge of contract and grant administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily accounting and budgetary functions of the Fiscal Bureau to ensure compliance with department policy, state and federal laws
• Preparing and analyzing budget and financial reports
• Daily utilization of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS)
• Researching and providing expenditure controls
• Analyzing financial fiscal and provider data and payments
• Interpret and analyze federal regulations as they apply to federal grant funds received by the department and provide recommendations on financial information.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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