Senior Accountant

State of Montana•Helena, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant serves as a key financial expert within the Financial Services Bureau, providing advanced accounting and analytical support in a complex governmental environment. This role oversees major accounting functions, including ACFR reporting, fund analysis, federal grant oversight, and internal control development, ensuring the department meets all state, federal, and governmental accounting standards. In this position, you will analyze financial trends across multiple funding sources, interpret and apply GAAP and GASB guidance, and deliver high‑impact recommendations that strengthen financial operations and support executive decision‑making. You’ll collaborate closely with program managers, statewide accounting staff, and auditors, serving as a trusted resource for resolving complex accounting issues and improving fiscal processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Four years of accounting experience
Advance training, licensure, or certification associated with accounting specialty
Proficiency with integrated financial systems
Ability to lead agency-wide financial initiatives
Criminal history check
Child/patient/offender abuse registries
Reference checks
Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CGFM certifications
Experience in federal grants
Experience in internal control frameworks

Responsibilities

Oversees major accounting functions, including ACFR reporting, fund analysis, federal grant oversight, and internal control development.
Ensures the department meets all state, federal, and governmental accounting standards.
Analyzes financial trends across multiple funding sources.
Interprets and applies GAAP and GASB guidance.
Delivers high-impact recommendations that strengthen financial operations and support executive decision-making.
Collaborates closely with program managers, statewide accounting staff, and auditors.
Serves as a trusted resource for resolving complex accounting issues and improving fiscal processes.