Accountant - Investments

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Board of Investments is seeking an Investment Accountant to support daily investment accounting, reconciliations, fiscal year-end work, and financial reporting for significant public investment and trust assets. This role offers meaningful public-service impact, technically challenging accounting work, and the opportunity to contribute to the accuracy and integrity of Montana’s investment operations. BOI is open to considering a training assignment for candidates who recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, including students who graduated this May. This pathway is intended for candidates with strong academic preparation and potential to develop into full performance in investment accounting through structured learning, coaching, and progressively complex assignments. Our foundation of success is having an effective and dedicated team built on mutual trust and respect. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment that allows you and the team to succeed. Our team has clear goals that are encouraged through compensation, recognition, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4 or more years of related experience
• Successful completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Promising recent graduate with the right educational foundation and aptitude (for training assignment)

Responsibilities

• Support daily investment accounting
• Perform reconciliations
• Conduct fiscal year-end work
• Handle financial reporting for significant public investment and trust assets
• Contribute to annual reporting and audited financial statements

What This Job Offers

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