Assistant Auditor

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $23.4027 - $26.4780 per hour, DOE.

The Missoula County Auditor's Office is seeking an ASSISTANT AUDITOR to join their team. This position provides objective and professional analysis, advice, and recommendations for improving internal controls, staff utilization, and processes within the County, and performs work associated with claims processing in the County Auditor’s office.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Thursday January 15, 2026
. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Audits County activities, functions, and programs. Prepares written audit reports providing recommendations to management to correct deficiencies. Appraises the adequacy of recommended corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions. Reviews and approves claims presented to the County for payment to ensure compliance with applicable state statutes, county policies, and contractual obligations. Prepares risk assessments to develop effective audit programs and an internal audit plan.

Performs monthly or quarterly reconciliations of various County trust accounts. Examines and evaluates financial records, reports, ledgers, journals and work papers for accuracy, completeness and proper disclosure. Reviews and analyzes accounts, records, internal controls, and fiscal procedures. Gathers, reviews and analyzes physical and documentary data on County policies, practices, procedures, and organizational structure. Makes recommendations regarding best practices to improve performance efficiency and effectiveness.

Assists with preparation of schedules in connection with annual external audit. These include schedules of County contracts and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Assists departments with solicitations for the procurement of goods and services. Manages content for the Auditor’s Office website and shared documents.

• Requires an associate’s degree. Degrees best suited for this position include accounting and business administration.
• Requires two years of auditing experience in a government or non-profit setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The work requires little physical activity, and the employee commonly remains in an office setting. Requires a significant amount of time performing work at a computer workstation. Requires occasional medium lifting (boxes, 25-35 pounds). May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to meetings and training.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks.

Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.