Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Launch your municipal career as a vital Accounting Assistant for the City of Helena, where your financial skills directly support our community. In this dynamic role, you will work under the strategic direction of the Finance Director and Controller to keep the city's financial engine running smoothly. Rather than managing repetitive paperwork, you will be the go-to operational hub for the finance team.

You will handle everything from banking and receivable operations to managing the crucial loan portfolios that fuel local development. As the city's liaison for property and liability insurance claims, you will protect municipal assets and help navigate critical risk scenarios. This highly collaborative position offers incredible variety—whether you are streamlining records management, executing daily deposit workflows, or stepping up to support the utility customer service team during peak times.

If you are a detail-oriented professional ready to make a tangible impact on the capital city, this multitasking role is your next great step.

The City of Helena offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance and Hearing Aid Benefits
• Life Insurance
• State of Montana Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Health Screenings with Paid Incentives
• Supplemental Benefits through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, and Parental Leave
• Longevity Pay