Budget Analyst

State of Montana • Helena, MT

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy applying science, logic, and communicating with people to solve everyday problems? Consider being part of a progressive team of environmental professionals that help prevent pollution of our air, water, and soil. We take on unique challenges that require curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding. We are looking for a Budget Analyst to join our team in the Financial Services Bureau supporting the Waste Management & Remediation Division. The Budget Analyst is responsible for preparing various financial reports to ensure the ongoing compliance of financial activities with associated funding regulations and accounting standards. This position assists fiscal leadership with oversight of all accounting and budgeting processes in the agency. Additionally, this position provides guidance to programs on best practices or procedures related to budgets. At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality! The Budget Analyst position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a financial focus in accounting, public administration, business administration or another closely related field.
• Five years of experience with budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger entries that follow generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and the design and automation of accounting and reporting processes.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
• Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (https://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• preparing various financial reports to ensure the ongoing compliance of financial activities with associated funding regulations and accounting standards
• assists fiscal leadership with oversight of all accounting and budgeting processes in the agency
• provides guidance to programs on best practices or procedures related to budgets

What This Job Offers

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