Accounting Supervisor

Education and Experience\:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or related field is required.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

A minimum of two years’ experience of supervising accounting staff.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience\:

Experience in governmental accounting, and knowledge of IBARS and SABHRS is preferred.

The following documents must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant)\:

Cover Letter

Resume

State of Montana Application (online)

Do you want to go to work every day in an amazing building that displays Montana’s history?

Do you want to join an agency full of committed, inspired individuals?

Do you want to lead a wonderful, dedicated team of accounting professionals who support the finance, budget and accounting operations of an agency dedicated to preserving and sharing Montana’s history?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Montana Historical Society (MTHS) might be the perfect place for you! MTHS offers a unique workplace for its employees. It’s filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to offer the public exciting and innovative ways to experience Montana’s history.

MTHS has an opening for a full time Accounting Supervisor. The Finance & Accounting office is one of six sections within the Administration Program of MTHS. Under the direction of the Administrator, this position serves as the agency’s Fiscal Officer and leads the planning and administration of its budgeting, fiscal operations, accounts processing, grants, loans and other program functions. The Accounting Supervisor develops the agency budget with the Administrator and maintains and monitors the budget using knowledge of concepts and theories of budgeting, internal and state budgetary processes, and has programmatic and fiscal understanding of federal and state programs.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, energetic team member who loves accounting, enjoys supporting MTHS’s programs with valuable fiscal analysis and tracking, embraces the position’s role in leading an accounting department of 3.68 full-time accountants, and is excited to direct the behind-the-scenes accounting efforts that support the Montana Heritage Center opening in November 2025 and ongoing operations. Having great time management skills, along with a welcoming and friendly attitude, is important to this position.

Other: The Accounting Supervisor role is 40 hour-a-week position, Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for telework. Fluctuation in workload may require more than a 40-hour work week, and work during legislative sessions or during time-sensitive projects may be stressful. The hourly rate of this position will increase by 2.5%, which is $1.01 per hour, starting July 1, 2025, in accordance with HB13.

Come join us at the MTHS where we work together to share Montana’s stories and inspire exploration!

Responsibilities include\:

Maintains MTHS’s financial systems, including establishing and implementing MTHS’s accounting policies, internal controls and procedures.

Leads efforts to comply with State and federal policies and procedures.

Makes decisions related to financial activity in various funds.

Prepares, processes and/or approves all financial documents using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standard board principles (GASB) and in accordance with the Montana Operations Manual (MOM) and MTHS procedures.

Executes and oversees typical accounting functions of MTHS’s general ledger, including revenue, expenses, cash and investments, accounts receivable, pledge receivables, accounts payable, grants management, and fixed asset management.

Prepares quarterly financial reports for Board of Trustees.

Establishes, completes and maintains MTHS’s budgeting software and budget change documents.

Assists the Administrator and Director with legislative reporting requests during interim and legislative sessions.

Supervises and leads the accounting team.

Directs accounting team efforts to align with the Administration Program and MTHS operational and strategic goals. The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.