Accountant Jobs in Helena, MT

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Office Manager/Accountant

  • Helena, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for a talented Office Manager/ Accountant to join our team!...

Sr Accountant Fixed Assets

  • Helena, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 5 days ago

**Requirements:** + Supports and is responsible for the month-end close process for corporate accounting areas of responsibility and reporting, including journal entry preparation and review, reconciliation...

Senior Accountant

  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago

**You Will:** + Prepare/upload journal entries for balance sheet and expense accounts + Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all reconciling items are valid and...

Staff Accountant 3

  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 7 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Accountant I

  • Helena, MT
  • 9 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 9 days ago

Prepare and post monthly journal entries. Prepare monthly key metric reporting and back up files. Prepare monthly deliverables to Corporate....

Accountant 1 (66002)

  • Helena, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 13 days ago

The Accountant 1 is responsible for accounting and administrative processes including GL, AP, and AR, pro card transactions, accounting discrepancies, reconciling statements and accounting functions...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Helena, MT
  • 20 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 20 days ago

Datavant Senior Revenue Accountant in Helena , Montana Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange....

Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

  • Helena, MT
  • 20 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 20 days ago

Prepare financial statement flux analysis at the consolidated level....

Senior Audit Accountant, Governmental

  • Helena, MT
  • 21 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 21 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam....

Accountant - Lead

  • Helena, MT
  • 21 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 21 days ago

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Bachelor' degree in Accounting. Two (2) years of accounting experience. Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience....

Senior Audit Accountant - Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution

  • Helena, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field. Requires at 1-3 years of accounting related experience....

Senior Accountant, Tax

  • Helena, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 45+ days ago

degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience CPA preferred 2-3+ years of experience Prior experience in agribusiness tax preferred Ability to plan, prioritize, and...

Accountant 2

  • Helena, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 60+ days ago

DEQ is actively looking for an Accountant to join our Financial Services Bureau....

Accountant

  • Helena, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 60+ days ago

Accountant (25140293) Position Title: Accountant - (25140293) Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is the lead agency coordinating comprehensive emergency management....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Helena, MT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Helena, MT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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