Accounting Supervisor (00633)
Helena, MT - USA
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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Extensive knowledge of the procedures theories and concepts of governmental accounting in general and the States accounting system specifically. This knowledge is utilized in maintaining accounting sub-systems and in resolving complex accounting issues.
Ability to develop and implement complex accounting policies and procedures.
Advanced spreadsheet skills including experience with developing macros.
Ability to interpret complex financial data and formulate solutions/recommendations to resolve issues.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business administration accounting finance computer science or mathematics.
Five or more years of job-related work experience.
Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred: Experience with Windows Excel (emphasis on Pivot Tables) Word and SABHRS.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Cover Letter
Resume
References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services Division in Helena.
Under the guidance of the Operations and Internal Support Bureau Chief of the Business and Financial Services Division this position is responsible for the development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures for the departments Accounts Payable (AP) section; the paying monitoring and analyzing of financial activities for all operating and benefit expenditures made by the department to service providers vendors clients and employees (non-wage payments) including the five institutions associated with the department; the direct supervision of the AP section within the bureau; oversight of the various relationships the bureau has with fiscal staff in the other divisions within the department the Legislative Audit Division the Department of Administration federal auditors and program managers and other state agencies as they relate to the payments process.
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining control of accounting records and reports that are complex in nature and involve a variety of funding techniques and controls. The person in this position utilizes and extensive knowledge of accounting theory and financial auditing practices State statutes the States budgeting and accounting system regulations and statutes related to the programs and functions of the section.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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