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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.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Bachelor degree in Accounting.
- Two (2) years of accounting 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.
This position may be eligible for the statutory increase effective July 1 2025.
Department Overview:
The Conservation and Resource Development Division coordinates and provides financial and technical assistance to public and private entities for reclamation renewable resource drinking water wastewater projects and other natural resource concerns.
The Office of Conservation Finance provides accounting for the Divisions multiple grant and loan programs. At any point in time there are more than 400 active grants and loans being administered.
This full-time permanent position with a range of professional accounting and budgeting services to ensure the effective administration of program grants and loans as well as Division budget planning and monitoring. The position works closely with Division staff Montana Grass Conservation Commission Western Montana Conservation Commission Sage Grouse Program 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 budget research coordination and analysis and performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):
Grant and Loan Accounting
This position provides professional accounting and financial analysis services to ensure effective administration of various program grants and loans. Duties include evaluating financial documentation to establish accounts; determining fund disbursement and repayment schedules for program cooperators; tracking loan disbursements and repayments; analyzing and evaluating a variety of financial statements to ensure compliance; monitoring bond proceeds accounts; computing final loan draw reconciliation; and adjusting loan repayment schedules as necessary after completion of one-year loan inspections. This requires extensive knowledge of the concepts and theories of accounting and financial management budgeting and federal grant requirements and procedures; extensive analytical skills in monitoring compliance auditing financial reports and reconciling accounts; and the ability to integrate knowledge and understanding of diverse program requirements financial reports and established procedures into consistent accounting practices.
This position coordinates the compilation and analysis of program budget data to provide Division management with essential information for budget planning and monitoring. The incumbent develops and analyzes program budgets; provide information for the preparation of biennial budgets and revenue projections; reconciles Division revenues and expenditures and compiles monthly revenue reports; computes Divisions fiscal year-end accruals; and researches and compiles budget information for legislative proposals and auditors. These duties require knowledge of accounting and financial management budgeting and program rules and requirements; advanced skills in the manipulation and application of state accounting and budgeting spreadsheet and database software; and the ability to perform complex financial calculations accurately and within inflexible time frames.
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 and does not directly supervise others.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
TIP: When attaching your requested material you must mark the attachments as relevant.
First review date will be June 13 2025.
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
