Compliance Accountant

State of Montana • Helena, MT

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of a small team that strives to positively impact local government success. Our role is to assist and support local government entities (LGEs) and their elected officials, board members, and employees in complying with Montana law.
This position will provide compliance assurance of the bureau’s responsibilities by performing reviews of local government financial statements and audit reports in order to ensure compliance with various state, federal and governmental accounting regulations. In addition to accounting and auditing technical experience, this position will require self-management, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
We are seeking an individual with a balance of accounting or financial experience and soft skills to work with the wide variety of stakeholders we serve. While it would be great if you were seasoned in governmental accounting, we are also willing to provide guidance and training to an individual with excellent soft skills and a passion for public service. (You can learn more about Local Government Services here.)
In this position you will be afforded the opportunity to telework, however there will be required weekly in office day(s) in Helena. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy.

Requirements

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills (exercise discretion and diplomacy in all situations)
• Build and maintain successful working relationships
• Plan, organize, gather information, and problem solve
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Apply principles and practices of accounting and budgeting
• Conduct technical research related to accounting, reporting, and auditing
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. OR Other combinations of education and experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental accounting, auditing, financial statements, and budgeting
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
• Federal Office of Management and Budgets (OMB)
• Governmental accounting, auditing, financial statements, and budgeting
• State Social Security rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of financial reporting tools and templates
• Analysis and review of financial reports, audits, and corrective action plans
• Provide training to small and large groups

Benefits

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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