Definition
This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position depends on qualifications.
The Financial Services Department is seeking an
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR to join their team. This position p erforms professional and technical accounting tasks, prepares complex financial analysis and reports, provides financial control and guidance for grants, and supervises department staff in Financial Services.
Details: Priority screening will begin on
Tuesday, April 16, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply: - Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
- Please attach to your completed application: A letter of interest, and a resume.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of Work
Manages and provides direct supervision over a moderate number of financial services staff. Provides direction, serves as a resource on technical issues, participates in hiring and progressive discipline of accounting staff, schedules, trains, evaluates and manages performance, and executes disciplinary actions. Recommends, develops, and implements policy changes regarding financial regulations. Assists with management of a complex Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). Develops and implements work goals and objectives and establishes schedules and methods of work. Assist with the annual audit process by meeting timelines established through a project plan, assists in preparing audit work papers requested by the auditors, ensuring necessary year-end close procedures are performed timely and accurately. Assists with creation of financial schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Reviews work product of accounting staff related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger for accuracy. Manages, and coordinates the daily and monthly activities of assigned department personnel, including planning, and delegating work for training and coaching, employee development, enforcing policies. Provides information to County departments regarding finance operations, including property tax administration; general ledger; treasury and cash management, accounts payable; internal and external accounts receivable. Provides guidance on compliance measures and regulations. Oversees journal voucher processing and ensures departments comply with requirements, statutes, and protocols. Oversees and completes bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree. Degrees best suited to this position are business administration, finance, and accounting.
- Requires five years of progressively responsible experience as an Accountant, and two years of experience in staff supervision.
- Government accounting experience desired.
- SPECIAL PREFERENCES: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired. Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) desired.
Physical/Environmental Demands
The work is primarily performed in an office setting using a computer workstation. May require occasional lifting in the light range (up to 20 lbs.) May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to conferences or meetings. May require work outside normal business hours.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
