Financial Accounting Analyst
Financial Accounting Analyst
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Competencies:
Knowledge of state governmental accounting systems state and federal rules departmental accounting needs payroll process; and budget requirements state and federal reporting and internal control concepts.
Knowledge of governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
Specialized accounting and mathematical computation skills.
Strong analytical investigative and problemsolving skills.
Excellent time management organization initiative flexibility impartiality and attention to detail skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Ability to recognize and resolve accounting and budget problems within legal limitations.
Ability to interpret and analyze accounting records rules policies and laws.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships work independently and within a team.
Ability to maintain documentation to support internal control objectives.
Ability to learn and apply governmental accounting and internal control concepts.
Ability to provide verbal and written presentations of complex topics to nonexpert audiences.
Ability to interpret and analyze accounting records rules policies requirements and laws.
Ability to adhere to professional and confidential standards and proper release of information.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Bachelors degree and four years state government financial accounting SABHRS and reporting experience.
Extensive experience with SABHRS Financials and SABHRS HR preferred.
Highly preferred Montana Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ability to earn CPA.
Other combinations of education and state government accounting may be considered.
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.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) seeks an accounting professional to be responsible for the agencys accounting and fiscal activities analysis of impacts to the budget and monthly financial analysis to ensure compliance with governmental accounting. The successful candidate will join our team of highly motivated staff who collaborate on interesting meaningful and critical work. Together we strive to meet our agencys goal of providing extraordinary service to the citizens of Montana.
Responsibilities:
Prepares accounting transactions accounts receivable accounts payable travel reimbursements and payroll utitlizing Statewide AccountingBudgeting and Human Resources System (SABHRS).
Analyzes and maintains ledgers journals registers and reconciles statements with records and accounting transactions.
Completes financial reports reconciliations and performs fiscal year end closing activities.
Provides financial information or testimony to legislative committees and/or other public forums as assigned.
Monitors state and federal budget and provides recommendations on budget proposals cost analysis fiscal allocation and budget preparation.
Analyzes financial activities and assists with designing and implementing internal controls.
Special Information: The agency will pay 10 more for a current CPA certification from Montana. This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly. Selection procedures may include but are not limited to: an evaluation of education training and experience; a phone interview a structured oral interview; successful candidates will be subject to background and reference checks. A completed Montana state application and a resume detailing relevant work experience including employer dates of employment (month & yearstart & end) and reason for applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit educational certificates and licenses.
Benefits Provided: On the first day of employment employees and eligible dependents receive health coverage with medical dental vision and prescriptions including free health care provided by the Montana Health Care Center. Wellness programs life insurance and retirement plan choices are offered. New employees also receive prorated 15 vacation days 12 sick days and paid holidays including a floating holiday. Flexible schedules may be considered as work/life balance is healthy and encouraged.
The Montana Department of Public Service Regulation (DPSR) is a small state agency with a big impact. We are headed by 5 elected commissioners (the Commission) representing every region of beautiful Montana. Commonly referred to as the Public Service Commission (PSC) our agency is staffed by a team of approximately 33 professionals in the Legal Regulatory and Centralized Services Divisions. The PSC is responsible for supervising monopolistic industries within Montana to ensure fair prices responsible business practices and sustainable reliable service for the Montana customers who rely upon them. Regulated industries currently include privately held power water sewer telecommunications sanitation and certain commercial transportation providers. The PSC also plays a vital role in railway and pipeline safety. The agency has a clear and welldefined strategic plan to enhance our operations work environment and value to the public. Our team includes seasoned leaders with expertise and institutional knowledge coupled with newly elected commissioners with innovative ideas for the agency.
Employees enjoy a personable work environment. Staff members are encouraged to crosstrain with other positions providing an opportunity for diversified professional experiences and advancement. The PSC provides ample parking in a private parking lot immediately adjacent to our groundfloor office space and the building is conveniently located between two of Helenas least congested thoroughfares making the drive walk or ride to work quick and easy.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
