Budget & Accounting Analyst
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Budget and Accounting Analyst is a non-partisan position within the Legislative Services Divisions Financial Office. This role is responsible for supporting the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of the Montana Legislative Branchs biennial budget and related financial functions. The position performs complex professional accounting duties conducts financial analysis ensures compliance with state laws and policies and collaborates with legislative leaders and staff to provide accurate fiscal data and projections.
Key responsibilities include preparing budget reports reconciling accounts evaluating program expenditures supporting fiscal note development and advising on budgetary policy. The analyst may specialize in either budgeting or accounting functions but all incumbents are expected to work collaboratively across financial areas to ensure the fiscal integrity of the Branch.
Substantial knowledge of state budgeting and accounting systems including budget development and the legislative appropriations process.
Substantial knowledge of state Branch fiscal practices and procedures.
Substantial knowledge of accounting theory and principles.
General knowledge of payroll and personnel control systems.
General knowledge of the laws governing state accounting.
General knowledge of fiscal management practices
Ability to plan and organize work and evaluate results and alternative strategies.
Ability to implement and follow sound management practices.
Ability to act as team leader.
Ability to quickly and accurately analyze complicated information and make sound judgments.
Ability to analyze accounting and other problems and find solutions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to learn apply and communicate policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
Ability to use computers including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and adapt to changes in technology.
Typically acquired through a bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a closely related field combined with at least 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant financial budget or accounting experience.
Effective January 2026 the Legislative Branch will participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Link to E-Verify Website .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Accounting & Finance
- Oracle database
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Communication
- External Audit
- MySQL
- MS SQL
- Microsoft offices
- Financial statement
- ACCA
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
