Accounting Manager jobs in Helena, MT

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring efficient processes, accurate financial reporting, and effective management of accounting staff.

About First Call Computer Solutions

Relationships are the most important outcome at First Call.  We embrace uncommon levels of connection with the people we serve and the folks we work with.  Winning is defined as when benefit is received by all.  Service is delivered with confidence, compassion, humility, and transparency.  We have high standards and aspirations while embracing mistakes and adversity as part of the process.  We know, like and trust who we work with and more often than not, that goes both ways.  

Our clients are Montana businesses and organizations who, like us, are striving to compete and grow professionally without sacrificing their lifestyle.

We desperately want to avoid working with the wrong client, solutions or team.  These collective "right fits" makes getting out of bed and coming to work each day a whole lot easier. 

First Call is currently using a 3^rd party bookkeeping service and building a team to bring accounting in house to meet our future needs and demands. 

·        Job Status: Full Time

·        Pay: $60,000 to $70,000 DOE

·        Benefits:

·        Work from home / at office or hybrid

·        Note: must reside in Montana full time and be willing and able to drive to Missoula for quarterly and annual meetings as well as one off required meetings and company events.

·        Rich and flexible medical/dental with a Health Savings Account option.

·        Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time

·        Retirement: 401k with 4% match and discretionary profit sharing.

·        Certification assistance & continuing education benefits

·        Cell phone reimbursement

·        Paid parking

·        Kitchen, pool table, snacks and bean juice/wakey wakey/cupped lightning (coffee)

·        Personal IT purchasing employee discount

·        Team bonding events

·        Work-life balance\flexibility

·        General Work Schedule: 8am-5pm M-F

·        Travel / Driver License Required: Yes (minimal travel)

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations, staffing and outcomes of the accounting department.

• Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce accurate financial reports.

• Maintain and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

• Coordinate and complete periodic audits spanning key functions: AP/AR/Payroll/Records Management. 

• Provide recommendations to improve systems and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure the timely completion of financial objectives and adherence to legal and company standards.

• Support the CFO in strategic financial planning and decision-making as needed.

Resource Profile

• Accounting Degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience 

• Supervisory/management experience

• Strong expertise in accounting principles and financial management.

• Proficient in relevant accounting software and tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.