Accounting & Payroll Specialist Clerk III

Accounting & Payroll Specialist - Clerk

III 155 W

Granite St Ste 209, Butte, MT 59701 $21.99 an hour - Full-time $21.99 an hour - Full-time Salary $21.99 Hourly Location Butte, Silver-Bow County, MT Job Type Regular, Full-time Job Number 2026-031 Department Finance and Budget Opening Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Clerks General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class Play a key role in keeping the City-County's financial operations running smoothly. In this position, you'll handle a mix of technical and administrative accounting work that supports accurate, reliable fiscal records. You'll also work closely with the Payroll Department and serve as a trusted backup to the Payroll Supervisor, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. This is responsible, technical, and requires administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems and assists with administering the payroll processes of the City-County. The work is performed under the general direction of the Manager of Accounting and Grants. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with supervisory personnel, other department employees, other City-County employees, and the public. This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow and the Federation of Butte-Silver Bow Public Employees, Local no. 4372, MFPE Clerks. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Accounting Functions - This position will be responsible for supporting the Finance & Budget Department as follows: Makes journal entries to balance and close monthly books in general ledger, revenue and expense accounts. Enters budget transfers and communicates necessary information to outside Department Heads. Prepares periodic reports and budget to actual analysis. Assists in the preparation of 1099 and related reporting including vendor maintenance. Reconciles general ledger and performs periodic financial studies and analyses. Assists the Finance & Budget Department Staff in the operation and maintenance of the government's financial system and assists in preparation of year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Under direction of the Manager of Accounting and Grants, prepares and maintains written internal control policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains written audit standards. Serves as liaison between Budget office and field office accounting functions. Serves as a member of various employee committees and provides back-up and support to other related positions and accounting functions. Completes special projects, as needed, under the direction of the Manager of Accounting and Grants. Accounts Payable Functions - This position will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable Supervision as follows: Processes vendor payments in accordance with the procurement policies of the City-County and the accounts payable process established by the Finance & Budget Systems. Receives invoices, attaches to purchase order or routes to departments. Authority to deny purchase orders that do not comply with accounting procedures or procurement process and return to the Department Heads. Matches purchase orders with invoices, calculates discounts, verifies for proper accounting and procurement policies, verifies amounts, and submits claim for processing. Prepares weekly expenditure approval report for the Finance & Budget Committee. Invoices State Agencies for telephone and various internal expenses. Reconciles copy machine charges on-line with vendor and processes the quarterly copy machine charges to departments. Prepares claims for payments and mailing to vendors for payroll department. Payroll Functions - This position will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Coordinator as follows: Verifies validity and accuracy of payroll time sheets. Ensures payroll time sheets comply with company and union policies. Enters time sheet data into payroll database. Prepares payroll registers and reviews for accuracy. Prepares final payroll, paychecks, and reports. Prepares direct deposit as required. Prepares and maintains employee payroll records, including pay rate, deductions, and benefits. Prepares checks for payroll taxes and benefit payments. Calculates retroactive pay as needed. Confers with and answers payroll processing questions from City-County employees. Prepares and reconciles quarterly and year-end reports and W2's. Projects payroll expenses for budget estimates. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of transactions and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Complies with department policies and procedures. Prepares periodic reports and related correspondence, collecting and summarizing information, and establishing and maintaining follow-up systems as required. Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized. Performs related work as required. Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices. Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems. Working knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications. Some knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning. Working knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions. Considerable knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB. Skill in operating a personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software. Experience in using Enterprise accounting systems. Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports. Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Perform all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc. Perform all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements. Act responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited two- year or four-year college or university with a degree or certificate in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Required Special Qualifications Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below. " 2.08.010 Residence during employment . From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979) " Essential Physical Abilities Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with supervisors, Budget Department employees, other division employees, community groups, and the general public. Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of written reports and other materials in both hardcopy and electronic form. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and process financial materials. Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor department operations and to attend meetings at various locations. Additional City-County information The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status. The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above. ADA Accommodation Notice The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in the hiring process, please contact us. Employer City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT Address 155 W Granite Suite 209 Butte, Montana, 59701 Phone 406-497-6430 Website https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/ This position offers benefits according to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.