/Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is the lead agency coordinating comprehensive emergency management. Our vision is to create a disaster resilient Montana./ The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs Disaster and Emergency Services is seeking a financial employee with strong accounting skills who has exceptional multitasking abilities and strong attention to detail. *The following items must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant): * * *Cover Letter * * *State of Montana Application * *Duties: * This position provides professional-level analysis of financial information and prepares professional-level financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, and other financial activities within the division. The position primarily supports the disaster recovery program, ensuring accuracy of service for communities impacted by natural disasters. * Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting and budget-related statements, reports, and supporting documents. * Classify, record, and report financial operations by applying the theories and principles of accounting. * Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies. * Analyze, allocate, and monitor expenditures and revenues. * Assist with the development of accounting procedures. * Maintain accounting ledgers, journals, registers. * Reconcile statements with records and accounting transactions. * May provide direction or guidance to technical and/or support staff. * Responsible for accounting functions for multiple funding types. * Oversee two or more major accounting and reporting functions. * Analyze accounting data to assess and improve the agency’s financial operations. * Process payments in the state accounting system * Order office supplies and performs light administrative duties *This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. * *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* * Bachelor’s degree in accounting * Two (2) years of accounting experience *Preferred: * * Experience in governmental accounting *Minimum Physical/Mental Requirements:* * May need to work at a computer daily for 8 or more hours * Fluctuation in workload may require more than a 40-hour workweek *Typical Work Environment: * * Normal office environment, located at Fort Harrison, MT * Must be able to work physically on-site in the office 60-100% of the time * Telework eligible up to 40% based on business need **Title:** *Accountant * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140293*