Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Accountant 2 (Job )

Position Title:

Accountant 2

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site tecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services Division in Helena.

Financial analysis and accounting by reviewing various reports and queries to identify unusual account balances that would indicate accounting errors or potential funding concerns;
Federal reporting;
Cash control that includes analyzing draw methods and procedures to ensure the department is maximizing federal funds;
Maintaining draws, reporting and reconciliation for several of the agencies Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) funds; and other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of accounting systems, including the ability to analyze and interpret data from various reports and information maintained by the system.
• Ability to interpret financial data and formulate solutions/recommendations to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Three years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Governmental accounting experience.
• SABHRS experience.

The State of Montana's 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) program. 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.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the 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.

• 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.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

31.08 - 31.08 hourly. Telework eligible. Benefits package:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

1

Regular;

Schedule:

Full-Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5% of the Time

Helena;
Agency:
Department of Public Health & Human Services;
Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posted:
Jul 8, 2026. Closing:
Jul 22, 2026.

Cover Letter, Resume, References

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