Accountant

Experience Required

1 year

Minimum Education Required

Associates Degree

Compensation

$25.00 - $27.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

Day

Job Description

Position: Accountant Salary: $25.00 -$27.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: Full-time with Benefits Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Accounting Administrator: Trista Besich

Education/Experience/Training:

Or

Certifications:

Job Summary

The Accountant for the Cascade County Accounting Department (Accounting) manages the accounting for County operations, individual offices/departments or programs, and directs daily fiscal operations to provide for sound fiscal procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and state and federal rules and guidelines The Accountant will be responsible for and involved in advanced accounting tasks within County offices/departments. The Accountant will provide timely, accurate data, status updates on contract billing and forecasting for fiscal year planning, make recommendations on possible cost savings, assist in cost accounting of the division’s management team, participate as a productive member of the County’s Accounting team. The Accountant may supervise, advise or direct the work of Accounting Assistants/Technicians in their assigned area. This position may function as a backup to other County accountants and perform accounting functions and provide accounting assistance in other County offices/departments as part of the County’s centralized accounting operation; and will perform other duties as required or assigned in support of Accounting operational needs.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees departmental budget process to ensure compliance with directives; Provides advice and direction regarding internal policies and procedures; Provides basic analysis of accounting data and develops revenue and expenditure reports to keep management aware of current revenue situations; Projects revenue excesses and shortfalls and recommends solutions; Reviews expenditures and analyzes and recommends modification to the spending plan; Manages accounts receivable and fiscal procedures for funding sources to ensure funds are available for intended purposes, state and federal reporting requirements are met and to prevent disallowances or audit findings; Interprets standard federal grant management requirements including match requirements and ensures compliance with internal grant management policies to ensure compliance; Manages accounts payable to ensure expenditures are recorded to the correct funding sources that expenditures are allowable according to funding source guidelines and an accurate record of income and expenditures is available; Runs financial statements to provide current status of the organization’s fiscal situation; Prepares for and be primary department contact for financial audits including but not limited to the internal audits and funding source audits; In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), assists in reviewing new or revised County policies and procedures for accounting and financial control; Makes policy development recommendations to CFO related to protocol and compliance issues with regard to internal new employee orientation, support staff training, personnel management decisions, budget preparation, grant and contract tracking; As directed, represents Accounting at Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Board meetings and other meetings regarding financial information and/or reporting; May supervise, advise or direct the work of Accounting Assistants/Technicians in their assigned area; May function as a backup to other County accountants and perform accounting functions and provide accounting assistance in other County offices/departments as part of the County’s centralized accounting operation; Conducts other duties or special projects as assigned by the CFO; Works with the County's data processing division to coordinate and implement the use of computer technology with assigned accounting duties and functions; Complies with and strictly adhere to departmental, County, State and Federal confidentiality, privacy and safety/security laws, rules, policies, guidelines and practices regarding highly sensitive and personnel matters and topics; Prepares and submit accurate, timely reports and records and maintain updated files; Proficiently operates a computer and achieve knowledge of additional computer applications as needed to complete required job duties; Works collaboratively with management, co-workers, multiple agencies and organizations; Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with the CFO, co-workers, other County offices/departments, employees and the general public; Practices good public relations and display sound judgment and decision-making skills within established policies and procedures in stressful situations; Multi-tasks and maintains concentration during frequent interruptions and meet challenges with resourcefulness through original thinking and creativity; Understands and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions; Demonstrates high attention to detail; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other County departments, employees, federal and state agencies, private agencies and the public; Communicates in a professional and effective manner with others, both orally and in writing; Reads, reviews, analyzes, compiles, comprehends information and materials; Remains flexible and meets established timelines and/or deadlines; Observes established lines of authority; Identifies problems that adversely affect the organization and its functions and offer positive suggestions for improvements; Works independently and as a team member with minimal supervision; Organizes and prioritizes tasks and work environment to maximize efficiency; Demonstrates punctuality and observes established work hours; Makes independent decisions, accept responsibility and be self-motivated; Performs other duties as required or assigned in support of Accounting operational needs.

Knowledge and understanding of:

GAAP practices and standards; GAAS; Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB); State of Montana’s Budgetary Accounting and Reporting System (BARS); Governmental fiscal administrative processes such as budget development and disbursement, rate setting, accounting, grant administration and purchasing; County and departmental policies, procedures, standards and guidelines; County state and federal confidentiality, privacy and security laws, rules, policies, guidelines and practices; Supervisory techniques, principles and practices; Intermediate to advanced software knowledge in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook; County safety rules, procedures and practices; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Applicable Montana Code Annotated, rules and regulations; In depth knowledge of computerized financial software, Word, Excel, Outlook; Basic office equipment.

Skills in:

Use computer and data processing technology as applied to financial, accounting and auditing utilizations; Operate a personal computer using word processing, financial spreadsheets, specialized accounting and database applications appropriate to assigned duties; Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows, and other routine operating systems; Engage in effective and professional interpersonal communication; Engage in efficient organization, time management, planning and accuracy; Engage in effective and professional customer service and public relations.

Ability to:

Communicate in a professional and effective manner with others, both orally and in writing, in both technical and non-technical terms; Manage a program of accounting and fiscal services and controls; Evaluate the soundness of financial practices; Determine whether practices comply with federal and state regulations; Analyze and interpret financial data and information and reach conclusions; Organize and disseminate information clearly; Coordinate, analyze and utilize a variety of reports and records; Learn and utilize departmental and County accounting software; Perform computations accurately and quickly; Manage and complete multiple tasks under fixed timelines; Prepare accurate and reliable reports containing findings, recommendations and technical documentation; Organize tasks and work environment to maximize efficiency; Handle stress and react well under pressure; Deal with frequent changes, delays, interruptions or unexpected events; Work with minimal supervision; Work independently and as a member of a team; Maintain and adhere to departmental, County, State and Federal confidentiality, privacy and security laws, rules, policies, guidelines and practices; Communicate in a professional and effective manner with others, both orally and in writing, in both technical and non-technical terms; Interact with the public and other employees in a professional, respectful and courteous manner; Establish professional and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other county offices, departments, and employees, and the general public; Plan, assign and direct the work of Accounting Technicians/Assistants in their assigned area and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and representatives of other agencies or departments; Meet challenges with resourcefulness through original thinking and creativity; Occasionally work outside normal hours as assigned; Demonstrate punctuality and observe work hours; Observe established lines of authority; Perform other duties as assigned or required to support Accounting operational needs.

The successful applicant shall serve a 6-month probationary period and will have a criminal background check conducted. The results thereof may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment with the County.

Notice to Applicants: Applicants who are claiming Veteran’s or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process.

Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations.

CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026ACCTA

Job Type

Full Time