Compliance Accountant

Compliance Accountant

Position Title:

Compliance Accountant )

A Little About Our Business

We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration (DOA). Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be your best and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed.

What is this career opportunity?

This position is part of a small team that strives to positively impact local government success. Our role is to assist and support local government entities (LGEs) and their elected officials, board members, and employees in complying with Montana law.

We will provide compliance assurance of the bureau’s responsibilities by performing reviews of local government financial statements and audit reports to ensure compliance with state, federal, and governmental accounting regulations. In addition to accounting and auditing technical experience, this position will require self‑management, professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.

While experience in governmental accounting is preferred, we will provide guidance and training for individuals with strong soft skills and a passion for public service.

Work Location and Telework

Telework is available with a required weekly in‑office day(s) in Helena as outlined in the job offer. Conditions will be defined in accordance with state policy.

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills (exercise discretion and diplomacy in all situations)
• Build and maintain successful working relationships
• Plan, organize, gather information, and problem solve
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Apply principles and practices of accounting and budgeting
• Conduct technical research related to accounting, reporting, and auditing
• Creation and maintenance of financial reporting tools and templates
• Analysis and review of financial reports, audits, and corrective action plans
• Provide training to small and large groups

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

• Governmental accounting, auditing, financial statements, and budgeting
• Federal Office of Management and Budgets (OMB)
• State Social Security rules and regulations

$76,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year.

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.

The State of Montana 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.