Accountant

Accountant Position

Yellowstone County is seeking an Accountant to perform professional accounting work, which requires the understanding and application of formal accounting principles and practices to ensure financial record keeping and procedures meet acceptable standards. Entry level position assisting in all phases of Finance Department activities. Schedule : Regular full-time position. Wage : $56,664.40 - $66,664.00 Annually. Examples of Duties : Research potential funding sources, write grant proposals, and assist other departments in preparing their grant requests; Communicate grant requirements and policies to internal staff and program recipients; Maintain accurate records of all grant-related activities, documents, and correspondence; Maintains responsibility for cost and project accounting to determine appropriate charges; Assists with Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or closely related field; or Any equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four (4) years. Finalist(s) must pass background check. Equal Opportunity Emplolyer.