Compliance Accountant

Job Description - Compliance Accountant )

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Compliance Accountant - )

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.

You can learn more about the DOA here.

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.

This position will provide compliance assurance of the bureau’s responsibilities by performing reviews of local government financial statements and audit reports in order to ensure compliance with various 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.

We are seeking an individual with a balance of accounting or financial experience and soft skills to work with the wide variety of stakeholders we serve. While it would be great if you were seasoned in governmental accounting, we are also willing to provide guidance and training to an individual with excellent soft skills and a passion for public service. You can learn more about Local Government Services here.

In this position you will be afforded the opportunity to telework, however there will be required weekly in office day(s) in Helena. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to 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. OR 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

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. (

Please Note:

You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

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. Training Assignment :
Not Applicable

$72,000. Yearly…