Grants Accountant (UPDATED SALARY)

The Grants Accountant (Accountant 2) 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 within an agency, section, or unit.

This position serves as a Grant Accountant and it manages a variety of grants including federal grants from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, state special revenue, and private foundations.

Salary: $27.35 - 29.25 Hourly

Duties include:

• Setting up financial structure for grants;
• Reviews audits of grantees for federal and state fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations including but not limited to 2 CFR 200, Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and various contract requirements
• Prepares grant budgets and special reports; analyzes accounting records, prepares financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards, summarizes reports for submittal to the Board for recommendation of approval or denial of grant fund requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of governmental accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using excel, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Three years of accounting and fiscal management experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Montana Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources Systems (SABHRS) experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé and cover letter at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

Your Cover Letter: Please include a brief description of your experience with accounting for grants and/or contracts and describes how that experience demonstrates your ability to carry out the MBCC’s Grant Accountant duties.

FABULOUS state of MT Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans choices - Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): ONGOING

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.35 - $29.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $29