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We are looking for a Program Financial Specialist to join our team in the Water Quality Division. The Program Financial Specialist provides financial support to the assigned division. This position must coordinate and communicate with external customers/stakeholders. This position is responsible for specific fiscal duties including budgeting, contracting, revenue (fee) collection, fee rulemaking coordination, long range program budgeting/accounting analysis, accounts receivable/payables, and grant management. At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality! The Program Financial Specialist position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework. Minimum requirements include: · Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or closely related field. · Two (2) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience. · Preferred knowledge of State Government laws, State budgetary process, and Legislative process. · Preferred experience with the SABHRS and IBARS. Duties: • Analyze and research goods and services • Analyze, allocate, and monitor expenditures and revenues. • Evaluate and monitor contract performance • Maintain accounting ledgers, journals, registers • Process payments in the state accounting system Preferred: • Experience in governmental accounting • SABHRS experience Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (https://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement. **Title:** *Program Financial Specialist * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141512*