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For a complete job description, please emailWhy you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.Benefits of working for OPI:· Work/life balance· Family friendly· Dedicated and caring colleagues· Health coverage· Retirement plans· Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)· Opportunities and room for professional growth· Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.Job Overview:This position analyzes the Office of Public Instructions financial data, prepares budgets, monitors spending and evaluates projections to ensure efficient resource allocation and conformance with procedures and regulations throughout various programs.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):· Knowledge of concepts and theories applicable to administrative and professional accounting, auditing, and budgeting.· Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; Statewide Budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).· Knowledge of the legislative process; budget preparation, budget analysis, and the executive budgeting process; statistical tools and techniques, research methods, data gathering techniques and projection methodologies.· Knowledge of or ability to learn Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources System (SABHRS) and Internet Budget and Reporting System (IBARS).· Knowledge or or ability to learn uniform administrative requirements and cost principles of federal awards (2 CFR Part 200).· Ability to maintain accuracy, integrity, and meet deadlines sometimes under stressful conditions.· Ability to use technology tools, forecasting models and software. Thorough knowledge of Excel, spreadsheet applications, and Word.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):· Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics or relevant field.· 2· Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Preferred· Previous experience with government accounting and/or budgetingDoes this sound like you?Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.This position is in the PERS retirement system.
