PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction performs a variety of accounting duties in accordance with county policies; work is performed in conformity with statutory requirements; work varies, requiring individual judgment within statutory standards and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Duties require some limited physical movement of lifting up to 25#’s (greater with assistance), prolonged sitting, climbing, walking, bending, and stooping;
• Work is performed in an office where conditions are controllable;
• Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s license.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Position is responsible for the preparation and issuance of bi-weekly payroll;
• Assists with the maintenance of employee attendance records;
• Reviews time sheets, work charts, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies to ensure County employees are paid in accordance with policy and law;
• Reconciles, prepares and distributes payroll liability payments, including IRS and State withholding payments and health insurance;
• Reconciles and prepares quarterly reports due to Federal and State governments;
• Reconciles and prepares annual Forms W2 and Forms 1095;
• Assists in processing and maintaining employee benefit paperwork for payroll and benefit purposes;
• Performs government accounting work involving financial controls and functions including assisting with budget development;
• Prepares Annual Financial Report (State Requirement) for review by Finance Director;
• Prepares audit schedules in formats requested by independent auditing firm;
• Prepares Annual Financial Statements, footnotes and required supplementary information within the audited financial statements (for auditor) for review by Finance Director;
• Provides technical accounting assistance to County department staff;
• Prepares journal entries to maintain generic ledger, special ledgers and other accounting records;
• Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and the public with the need to communicate orally and in writing and where tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality are required;
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, plus Two (2) years of demonstrated general office experience with two (2) years of comprehensive payroll experience required; Governmental accounting experience preferred; Computer experience (Excel, Word, and Outlook) required;
• Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License.