Bozeman, Montana
Temporary Finance Coordinator Job Opening in Bozeman, Montana - TEMPORARY FINANCE COORDINATOR
GALLATIN COUNTY
This is a temporary full-time position located in the Finance Department of Gallatin County. The term of the position ends June 30, 2018 with the possibility of extension. This position will provide support to the Finance Department and the County in the completion of duties as it transitions to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This position performs professional-level accounting duties for the maintenance, reporting and review of accurate and complete budget and financial records, culminating in the completion of timely and accurate budget documents and financial reports for Gallatin County. This work involves the review, reporting on and maintenance of complex financial, budgetary and statistical information, including revenues and expenditures received from all local, state and federal agencies. This position will provide guidance and information to County employees, the public, external auditors and regulatory bodies. This position will also perform duties related to the ERP project and will support the Finance Coordinator as needed. This position reports to the Finance Coordinator and does not supervise other County personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a moderate level of knowledge and understanding of governmental accounting practices and procedures; federal, state and county regulations including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial analysis, general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets and the use of financial software. In addition, this position requires knowledge of accounting theory, spreadsheet proficiency, and the ability to interpret Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and State statute. This position also requires knowledge of research methods and techniques; statistics; local state and federal budget and financial reporting requirements. This position should be able to present complex information to a variety of audiences with diverse levels of understanding; analyze and interpret accounting data and problems; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and requires careful attention to detail and the ability to concentrate, avoid being distracted and accuracy in recording or verifying numbers. This position also requires the ability to handle stress and meet deadlines; work with a varied and diversified group of personalities; analyze complex operations, organizational issues and problems; multi-task, prioritize, organize and problem solve; be attention detailed oriented; must be able to perform diplomacy and tact and be able to work as a team member. Position must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in preparing the County budget during the budget process.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor?s degree in accounting or business administration with coursework through advanced accounting or equivalent, plus two to three (2-3) years related work experience preferably in governmental accounting.
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.
For application consideration, the following documents are required to be submitted to the Bozeman Job Service:
· Gallatin County Application
· Applicant Survey
· Cover Letter
· Resume? and three (3) work references
Gallatin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gallatin County does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or marital status.
CLOSING DATE: POST UNTIL FILLED
CONTACT: Justine Swanson, Finance Coordinator,
JOB LOCATION: 311 West Main St., Bozeman, MT
SALARY: $17.80 per hour, plus Excellent Benefits
WORK HOURS: Temporary Full-time thru June 30, 2018 with the possibility of extension, hours to be discussed at interview.
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $17.80 /hour
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