Accountant

Montana Legal Services Association

. Assist with closing processes, including accruals, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHelena • Montana • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including financial statement preparation, grant compliance, and fund accounting. Proficient in managing multiple grants and deadlines while ensuring adherence to regulations and ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting2–5 Years Of Accounting ExperienceProficiency In Microsoft ExcelKnowledge Of Fund AccountingExperience In Nonprofit Financial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccrualsAdjusting EntriesBank ReconciliationGrant Expenditure MonitoringPayroll ProcessingCost Allocation MethodologiesAudit PreparationDocumentation ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationCooperative TeamworkSensitivity To Diverse Backgrounds

Tools & Technologies

MIPSage IntacctBlackbaudAccounting Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingGrant AccountingRestricted FundsComplianceLegal Aid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with closing processes, including accruals, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation
Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, cost principles, and funding restrictions
Assist with payroll processing, including allocations between funding sources
Cross-train with accounts payable, payroll, and reviewing to serve as a backup
Support annual and grant-specific audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses
Ensure expenses align with grant agreements and regulations
Maintain supporting documentation for audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., MIP, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of fund accounting and cost allocation methodologies (preferred)
Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and restricted funds (preferred)
Experience working in a nonprofit, legal, or social services environment (preferred)
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the mission of legal aid and expanding access to justice
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and collegially with multiple timelines within a decentralized statewide law firm
Sensitivity to the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations
Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Respect for confidentiality and strong ethical judgment
Regular computer use and ability to alternate between sitting and standing at a workstation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment