Seasonal Financial Clerk: Payables, Receivables & Reports

City-of-Billings,-M; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Billings is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to perform technical and clerical duties maintaining complex fiscal records and assisting in budget preparation and financial transactions. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries, and generate reports using standard office software.

The role requires strong accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a busy municipal office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of combined education and experience.
• Ability to operate personal computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a Federal fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable: create purchase orders, verify coding and payments, and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Process accounts receivable: post payments, generate invoices, and monitor aging of receivables.
• Handle credit card receipts: reconcile and report expenditures.
• Collect and account for airport/Concession statistics and prepare reports.
• Prepare monthly transfers, journal entries, and budget information; assist with year-end receivables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

PC proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Billings is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to perform technical and clerical duties maintaining complex fiscal records and assisting in budget preparation and financial transactions. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries, and generate reports using standard office software.

The role requires strong accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a busy municipal office.