Senior Accountant

Lewis and Clark County; Helena (MT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave and holi-

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Lewis and Clark County in Helena, MT seeks a Senior Accountant to perform high level accounting and financial duties for the Treasurer/Clerk & Recorder Office and Finance Department. You will oversee transactions, assist in preparing financial statements, and support debt payments and related reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least four years of accounting/finance experience; local government experience is preferred and opportunities for

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and four (4) years of experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Local government experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform high level accounting and financial duties for the County Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department.
• Record all transactions relating to county operations and functions.
• Assist in preparing the financial statements and supplemental reports in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
• Support debt payments including principal and interest and related reporting.

Conocimientos

Accounting

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

The Accounting Division under the Treasurer/Clerk & Recorder Office is hiring a Senior Accountant. Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, this position performs high level accounting and financial duties for the County Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department.

The Accounting Department records all transactions relating to the operations and functions of Lewis and Clark County. The Department is also responsible for the payment of debt, including principal and interest. The Department annually prepares the financial statements and supplemental reports in accordance with governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
  • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees.
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
• Wellness Screening Incentive
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and four (4) years of experience in accounting and/or finance. Local government experience preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.