Budget Analyst 2 (31007)

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

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About The Position

This position supports budget and financial functions for assigned funds within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. Responsibilities include analyzing monthly division budget and financial reports to maintain expenditure controls; providing advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, financial allocation, and budget preparation and monitoring; and preparing and submitting financial reports to federal agencies.
Assigned work involves synthesis of the programs’ missions, federal/state laws, and administrative rules, new and developing legislation, rapidly changing technological and social issues, and fiscal constraints into a comprehensive analysis of the budget, programs and actions designed to serve Montanans with behavioral health and developmental disabilities.
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 accounting, budgeting, auditing, and analytical techniques.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to understand budgets and related program information.
• Knowledge of the executive budgeting and legislative appropriations process.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, math, or closely related field.
• Three years progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SABHRS-financials is preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing, monitoring, and reconciling contract system payments.
• Performs a variety of centralized fiscal activities for the division such as budget, expenditure, cost projections and revenue collection, program analysis, contract audit review, oversight of the program accounting analysis, technical accounting assistance, accounting and budget system data entry and verification, preparation of legislative information, and a variety or reporting.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees