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State of Montana · 5 hours ago

Budget Analyst

Helena, MT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

The State of Montana is seeking a Budget Analyst to join their Financial Services Bureau within the Department of Environmental Quality. The role involves preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with funding regulations, and providing guidance on budgeting processes to support environmental initiatives in Montana.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Preparing various financial reports to ensure ongoing compliance of financial activities with associated funding regulations and accounting standards

Assisting fiscal leadership with oversight of all accounting and budgeting processes in the agency

Providing guidance to programs on best practices or procedures related to budgets

Qualification

BudgetingAccounting principlesFinancial reportingDatabase managementSpreadsheet proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree with a financial focus in accounting, public administration, business administration or another closely related field

Five years of experience with budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger entries that follow generally accepted accounting principles

Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and the design and automation of accounting and reporting processes

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis