Accountant - Lead
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Bachelor degree in Accounting.
- Two 2 years of accounting experience.
- Two 2 years or more of supervisory experience.
- Other combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.
Accountants prepare financial records in accordance with GAAP statutory or federal requirements and the States accounting policies.
Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid drivers license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
Eligibility to Work:In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a drivers license or other picture I.D. or a U.S. passport or a green card. The State of Montana does not sponsor.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
First Review Date is 4/18/2025
Department Overview:
The Conservation and Resource Development Division (CARDD) of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is responsible for providing technical and financial assistance to local governments state agencies and private citizens for conservation development protection and management of the states natural resources.
This fulltime position performs a range of professional accounting and budgeting duties to ensure the effective financial administration of division programs and the grants and loans they administer. The position works closely with division staff and other program cooperators to establish accounts monitor compliance and resolve accounting errors and discrepancies. The incumbent also coordinates with the divisions Budget Analyst to provide information for budget research coordination and analysis and performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the financial manager. The position reports to the divisions financial manager and oversees the activities of the three FTE accountants.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):
Program Accounting
This position requires extensive knowledge of the concepts and theories of accounting and financial management budgeting and state and federal grant requirements.
The primary functions for the position are to:
- Prepare examine and analyze multiple account and budget related statements reports and their supporting documents
- Classify record and report financial operations by applying the theories and principles of accounting
- Maintain and evaluate multiple financial recordkeeping reporting bookkeeping and account reconciliation functions
- Analyze accounting data to assess and monitor expenditures and revenues internal controls and efficiency
- Assist with the development of accounting procedures
- Maintain Account ledgers journals and registers
- Reconcile statements with records and accounting transactions
- This position is the subject matter expert (lead) accountant for the division who oversees the work of three other Accountant 2 positions and reports to the divisions Financial Manager
All accounting records for CARDD are audited annually by the legislative fiscal division and/or federal auditors.
Program Coordination
This position coordinates with the division budget analyst program managers and division leadership to compile and analyze program budget data and revenue projects for division management. This may include but is not limited to assisting the division budget analyst with budget formation yearend closeout accruals and budget monitoring throughout the year. In legislative years the lead accountant may participate in the development of fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
Other Duties as Assigned This position performs a variety of other duties in support of ongoing Division and Department operations. This includes managing special projects representing the Division or Department at various meetings and conferences and participating in ongoing training and educational programs.
This position reports to the Divisions Financial Administrator.
This position does not have full supervisor duties this position is a Lead Accountant that oversees the daily workload of three accountants.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
TIP: When attaching your requested material you must mark the attachments as relevant.
BENEFITS:
- Health Care & Benefits
- Retirement
- Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Health Care & Benefits
For any questions regarding this job posting or a copy of the job description please email
Employment Type
Full Time
