What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Jefferson County?
JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER=s OFFICE: Jefferson County seeks a qualified person to fill the permanent full-time position of Accounting Specialist within the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. Governmental accounting and financial background required; applicant must have knowledge of GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board); must understand federal and state wage and hours laws. payroll and bookkeeping practices and have the ability to create complex spreadsheets, databases, and financial statements.
A bachelor’s degree and three years of accounting experience preferred, however applicants with a high school diploma and six years of governmental accounting experience will be considered. Due to the possible complexity of this position, the County will consider this as a training position at the entry level salary of $23.26/hour, with a possible increase in wages after a successful training period is completed.
Please call Ginger Kunz at (406) 225- 4020 or Kellie at (406) 225-4010 with any questions. County applications can be found on the county web-site at www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and above-referenced county application to Kellie Doherty, Human Resources, at PO Box H, Boulder, MT 59632. Closing date is March 28, 2025 at 5pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.26 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Boulder, MT 59632 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
