Accountant 2

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services/Fiscal Operations.

This position allocates indirect costs to agency grants and contracts. Other responsibilities include: 1) Interpreting and applying cost principles and federal guidelines to grants and contracts; 2) Developing allocation models and methods for new grants and contracts; 3) working with a variety of statistics and analyzing data; and (4) Providing technical assistance to staff with any cost allocations or funding issues.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management, statistics, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills including: accounting analysis and advanced math.
• Ability to identify accounting problems, analyze, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, work processing, database, email, internet, and computer programs.
• Knowledge of Statewide Accounting Budgeting Human Resources System (SABHRS)

• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related degree.
• Three years financial or accounting experience.
• One year of using Excel with moderate regularity: data manipulation, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.