MPH Accountant

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 $27.93 per hour.

The Missoula Public 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., Friday, July 4, 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 requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.
• 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 3 rd 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.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status and communicable disease testing 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. Requires CPR certification. Requires a current MT driver’s license.
• BACKGROUND CHECK : This position is subject to a background check

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 7/4/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

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