Accounting Technician

JOB POSTING FOR LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY

Position Title: Accounting Technician

Organization: Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office

Pay Rate: $21.81 per hour to $23.09 per hour

Position Type/Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt, LCCSEA

Closing Date: February 26, 2025

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for an Accounting Technician. Under the general supervision of the Senior Finance Coordinator, this position performs a variety of accounting and administrative duties.

Who We Are

The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office is the chief Law Enforcement agency in Lewis & Clark County, Montana. It is comprised of over 120 employees including sworn officers, detention officers and professional support staff. The Sheriff's Office provides general law enforcement, detention functions, rural fire support and search and rescue operations for the citizens of Lewis & Clark County in a service area of over two million acres. Additionally, this agency provides specialized regional services to the entire county and contract law enforcement to specific areas.

The Sheriff, who is elected by the residents of Lewis & Clark County, is the chief executive officer of the agency. He and his command staff manage the day-to-day investigations, evidence management, civil process and a number of support operations necessary to provide full law enforcement coverage and services for Lewis & Clark County.

Currently, the Sheriff's Office provides regional/resident law enforcement services in Lincoln and Augusta as well as contract law enforcement services at Canyon Ferry Lake during the summer. These services include general patrol services and the D.A.R.E. program, as well as any necessary investigative services.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.

Vision Statement

To enhance the quality of life in Lewis & Clark County through progressive law enforcement, quality personnel, innovative training and incorporating the latest technology.

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. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
• https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

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.

Duties

• Assists the Senior Finance Coordinator in the management of resources through budget preparations and claims processing;
• Maintains complete financial records;
• Assists with financial reporting with the Accounting and Budgeting offices, and complies with federal, state and local regulations;
• Receives cash, makes deposits, reconciles and prepares monthly balance reports for various funds and trust accounts;
• Prepares and submits requests for funds to various state or federal agencies for contracts;
• Represents the Sheriff’s office in meetings with federal, state, and local officials when necessary to reconcile claims or to determine budgeting needs;
• Processes inmate medical bills:
• Verifies housing status:
• Determines medical reason and responsible parties;
• Works with the Detention Center staff to ensure proper allocations of inmate funds through more than one revenue source;
• Prepares journal vouchers;
• Maintains and reconcile inmate accounts;
• Bills appropriate State, Federal and Local entities for inmate housing and inmate medical;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality;
• Audits inmate housing reimbursements;
• Acts as a back up to answer phones;
• Performs typing, filing, and other related work as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• Modern office equipment, procedures and processes;
• Computer software preferably Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheet software;
• Pertinent federal, state, county and department laws, regulations, policies, resolutions, and procedures;
• Methods, practices and terminology used in financial record keeping, particularly using computers;
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures;
• Grant administration;
• Financial reporting for governmental entities;
• Legal terminology and law enforcement procedures.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

• Complex accounting work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative;
• Operate Microsoft Excel software at an intermediate or higher skill level;
• Satisfactorily complete training on the county finance system;
• Effectively deal with administrative detail;
• Operate calculating, computer and related office machines and equipment with a high level of proficiency;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Analyze problems and recommend effective solutions;
• Act with initiative and good judgment;
• Work with, and maintain strictest confidence on items of sensitive nature;
• Maintain a computerized Accounting system.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation plus two years post-secondary accounting course work; and two years of increasingly responsible experience involving financial record keeping, preferably in a law enforcement agency, civil office or law office. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements

Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands

Duties are generally performed in an office setting where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone and personal computer. Position requires regular contact with fellow employees and citizens; ability to lift and carry computer and other media equipment; Position may require travel to other sites for meetings.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. Job Opportunities - Lewis & Clark County (lccountymt.gov)

www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Human-Resources/Job

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

Resume - Attach resume to online application in designated section

Cover Letter - Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316 or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.81 - $23.09 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT 59601 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,200