Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Supervisor
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Do you want to go to work every day in an amazing building that displays Montanas history
Do you want to join an agency full of committed inspired individuals
Do you want to lead a wonderful dedicated team of accounting professionals who support the finance budget and accounting operations of an agency dedicated to preserving and sharing Montanas history
If you answered yes to any of these questions then the Montana Historical Society (MTHS) might be the perfect place for you! MTHS offers a unique workplace for its employees. Its filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to offer the public exciting and innovative ways to experience Montanas history.
MTHS has an opening for a full time Accounting Supervisor. The Finance & Accounting office is one of six sections within the Administration Program of MTHS. Under the direction of the Administrator this position serves as the agencys Fiscal Officer and leads the planning and administration of its budgeting fiscal operations accounts processing grants loans and other program functions. The Accounting Supervisor develops the agency budget with the Administrator and maintains and monitors the budget using knowledge of concepts and theories of budgeting internal and state budgetary processes and has programmatic and fiscal understanding of federal and state programs.
The ideal candidate is a motivated energetic team member who loves accounting enjoys supporting MTHSs programs with valuable fiscal analysis and tracking embraces the positions role in leading an accounting department of 3.68 fulltime accountants and is excited to direct the behindthescenes accounting efforts that support the Montana Heritage Center opening in November 2025 and ongoing operations. Having great time management skills along with a welcoming and friendly attitude is important to this position.
Other: The Accounting Supervisor role is 40 houraweek position Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for telework. Fluctuation in workload may require more than a 40hour work week and work during legislative sessions or during timesensitive projects may be stressful. The hourly rate of this position will increase by 2.5% which is $1.01 per hour starting July 1 2025 in accordance with HB13.
Come join us at the MTHS where we work together to share Montanas stories and inspire exploration!
Responsibilities include:
- Maintains MTHSs financial systems including establishing and implementing MTHSs accounting policies internal controls and procedures.
- Leads efforts to comply with State and federal policies and procedures.
- Makes decisions related to financial activity in various funds.
- Prepares processes and/or approves all financial documents using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) governmental accounting standard board principles (GASB) and in accordance with the Montana Operations Manual (MOM) and MTHS procedures.
- Executes and oversees typical accounting functions of MTHSs general ledger including revenue expenses cash and investments accounts receivable pledge receivables accounts payable grants management and fixed asset management.
- Prepares quarterly financial reports for Board of Trustees.
- Establishes completes and maintains MTHSs budgeting software and budget change documents.
- Assists the Administrator and Director with legislative reporting requests during interim and legislative sessions.
- Supervises and leads the accounting team.
- Directs accounting team efforts to align with the Administration Program and MTHS operational and strategic goals.
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.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree with a major in accounting or related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- A minimum of two years experience of supervising accounting staff.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in governmental accounting and knowledge of IBARS and SABHRS is preferred.
The following documents must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- State of Montana Application (online)
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
