Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Accountant 2 )

The Montana Board of Crime Control’s (MBCC) mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention and victim assistance through planning, policy development and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government and communities in Montana.

This Accountant 2 position serves as a Grant Accountant and manages the financial aspect of a variety of grants, including federal grants from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, state special revenue, and private foundations. Duties include setting up financial structure for grants, reviewing audits of grantees for federal and state fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations such as 2 CFR 200, the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other contract requirements, preparing grant budgets and special reports, analyzing accounting records, preparing financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting standards, and summarizing reports for submission to the Board for recommendation of approval or denial of grant fund requests.

Provides professional‑level analysis of financial information and prepares professional‑level financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities. This position works closely with the Program staff and accompanies them on monitoring trips.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting plus 2 years of relevant accounting experience is preferred, but equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of governmental accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge or ability to learn state and federal policies and laws.
• Ability to use and learn automated accounting and financial software.
• Ability to plan, organize, gather information and conduct research.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, strong computer skills, outstanding Excel skills. Experience with SABHRS is preferred.
• Effective time management and organizing skills.

Analytical, detail‑oriented and thriving in a structured, rule‑based environment.

Comfortable with financial systems and reconciling complex project data.

Able to communicate across disciplines (finance, program and monitoring, data collection) with clarity and professionalism.

Self‑motivated and collaborative — someone who can take ownership but also work as part of a six‑person accounting team and collaborate with the Program Team.

Able to adapt and learn — especially in evolving project‑driven contexts.

Robust Benefits from Day One:
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness programs.

Retirement & Financial Security:
State employees can access trusted retirement plans and benefit from the stability of government employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility:
State employment often qualifies you for PSLF.

Work‑Life Balance & Leave:
Generous accruals for sick leave, annual leave and paid holidays.

Flexibility:
Accountants may work from home part‑time (2 days per week). New employees will be required to work in office full time during the training period and a telework schedule must be approved by the supervisor.

Career Development:
Training and opportunities to grow your skills and impact.

Community & Pride:
Work with purpose knowing your efforts support Montana’s safety and help the most vulnerable.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Salary: $58,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year. Telework Eligibility:
Telework eligible (full‑time telework is not available). Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Number of Openings:
1. Employee Status:
Regu…