Job Posted October 2nd, 2025
Vacancy Announcement
Accounting Specialist, Jefferson County
Position Details
Position Title: Accounting Specialist
County: Jefferson County
Department: Clerk & Recorders Office
Salary or Pay Rate: $23.26 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Description
Summary
Jefferson County is seeking to hire an Accounting Specialist within the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.
Required Experience
Governmental accounting and financial background; knowledge of GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board); must understand federal and state wage and hours laws, payroll and bookkeeping practices and have the ability to create complex spreadsheets, databases, and financial statements.
A bachelor’s degree and three years of accounting experience are preferred, however, applicants with a high school diploma and six years of governmental accounting experience will be considered.
Due to the possible complexity of this position, the County will consider this as a training position at the entry level salary of $23.26/hour, with a possible increase in wages after a successful training period is completed.
Application Instructions
County applications can be found on the county website at www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and above-referenced county application to:
Kellie Doherty
PO Box H
Boulder, Mt 59632
Incomplete application materials will not be processed. Jefferson County may use the following factors to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications for this position: review of application materials, past work performance, reference checks and structured oral interview.
Questions?
For questions on this position or on the application process, please call Ginger Kunz at (406) 225-4020 or Kellie Doherty at (406) 225-4010.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer.