Senior Accountant

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today! 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. Ideal candidates bring strong governmental accounting experience, proficiency with integrated financial systems, and the ability to lead agency‑wide financial initiatives. Advanced certifications such as CPA or CGFM, as well as experience in federal grants or internal control frameworks, are highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Four years of accounting experience
• Advance training, licensure, or certification associated with accounting specialty
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Nice To Haves

• governmental accounting experience
• proficiency with integrated financial systems
• the ability to lead agency‑wide financial initiatives
• Advanced certifications such as CPA or CGFM
• experience in federal grants or internal control frameworks

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• generous State of Montana Benefits
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees