Accountant

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.