Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Accountant works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and exercises independent judgment to perform advanced, specialized accounting tasks involving complex and confidential information. This role supports fiscal operations across multiple departments, with a primary focus on the Weatherization Department, and applies established accounting principles to record financial data and prepare reports. Responsibilities include compiling and classifying financial information, preparing account entries, documenting business transactions, and ensuring accuracy, detail, and timeliness in all work.

• Prepare and monitor job-costing activities for the Weatherization Department.
• Work with Weatherization Department to enter jobs into state’s weatherization management system.
• Process accounts payable and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and statements.
• Prepare accounts payable checks.
• Prepare cash deposits.
• Enter cash receipts.
• Analyze financial data to produce reports, statements, and recommendations.
• Support external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts and providing required documentation.
• Work with Finance Team and Weatherization Department to evaluate and improve processes.
• Identify and resolve account discrepancies and gather information to address inconsistencies.
• Assist the CFO with special projects, including data analysis and presentation preparation.
• Provide project support to fiscal team members as required.

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, with experience in cost and GAAP accounting. Non-profit or government accounting experience is preferred, along with familiarity with Uniform Guidance requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software is required. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and effective group presentation abilities are essential. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Must be bondable and insurable.

Action Inc. offers a competitive benefit package, which in addition to compensation, includes paid vacation & sick leave; paid holidays; medical, vision, dental, life insurance and retirement benefits through the Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Action Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position open until filled.