Health Department Accountant

Health Department Accountant

Salary

$25.33 Hourly

Location

Missoula, MT

Job Type

Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week

Job Number

202500018

Department

Missoula Public Health Administration

Opening Date

02/10/2025

Closing Date

2/24/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

MFPE - Local 8512

Work Site

Missoula County Health Department

Scheduling/Hours of Work

Full time Monday through Friday

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 rate of pay for this position is $25.33 per hour.

The Health Department is seeking an ACCOUNTANT to join their team. This position performs comprehensive accounting duties and provides lead direction for all accounting activities within the Missoula City-County Health Department (Missoula Public Health or MPH).

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and any relevant certifications.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Oversees the financial activity for MPH. Implements internal controls to ensure department’s conformance with established County policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Performs financial oversight regarding general ledger duties, accounts payable and receivable, grant fund management, check write-offs, credit card permissions and accounting, reconciliations, deposits, general voucher entries, invoicing, claims and purchase orders, chart of accounts maintenance, and fixed asset depreciation schedule. Develops financial policies and protocols in coordination with County Budget and Finance, the Chief Health Officer (CHO), and the Director of Health Administration. Compiles and analyzes financial data to develop fiscal year budgets. Monitors and projects budget performance including fund balances, cost and revenue trends, and cash flow. Ensures accurate budget coding. Develops and enters budget amendments, enhancements, transfers, and corrections. Prepares midyear budget projections. Assists the CHO in preparing financial summaries, charts, and reports for distribution and presentations on the budget and other financial projects. Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly and fiscal year financial statements. Uses and maintains a variety of financial software applications for budget development and tracking, accounts payable and receivable, grant activity, and capital projects. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with City and County Budget and Finance staff to ensure that MPH financial information is received, submitted, and reconciled in a timely and accurate manner. Proactively communicates information, policies, and requirements to all MPH staff in a professional and understandable manner. Occasionally communicates directly with elected officials, Health Board membership, department heads, countywide agencies, and the public. Researches and identifies procedural changes and efficiency improvements related to assigned duties, transparency of operations, and effective communication of financial reports. Creates new grant, contract, and special project accounts. Reviews all proposed contacts for accuracy and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Monitors grant, contract, and special project receipts and expenditures to ensure compliance. Monitors grants, contracts, and special projects to ensure compliance with all financial requirements. Submits financial grant reports to grant funder and oversight agencies. Prepares quarterly reports on grant financials and contract invoices/drawdowns and submits to County Finance and Auditor. Troubleshoots grant and contract reimbursement issues. Assists in the preparation of reports or financial summaries for grants, contracts, and special projects. Receive and prepare refunds for individual clients and 3rd party payers. Prepares required financial and tax forms, including tax-exempt forms for fuel accounts, FAATA forms, and W9 forms to vendors. Serves as a financial liaison to internal and independent auditors, contractors, vendors, project consultants, as well as federal, state, county, and city financial representatives. Provides lead direction to the Accounting Clerk. Participates in strategic and emergency planning, quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and accreditation documentation and activities. Serves as part of incident command during emergencies. Participates in department-wide strategic activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in accounting. CPA preferred.
• Requires three years of accounting experience which includes experience with financial reporting and grants management, preferably in the public sector. Governmental accounting experience preferred. Experience with computer accounting software, and budget preparation preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• : New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work is primarily in an office setting. May require occasional lifting in the light range (up to 20 lbs.) May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to conferences.

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.

Employer

Missoula County

Address

200 W Broadway

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-258-4874

Website

http://www.missoulacounty.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.33 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25