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Lead Accountant
- Missoula, Montana
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Financial Specialist
- Missoula, Montana
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
HVAC Engineer
- Missoula, Montana
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
- Utilities
Animal Control Supervisor
- Missoula, Montana
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Animal Control or Services
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Applications Administrator I
- Missoula, Montana
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Previously Trained and Certified Wildland Firefighter Missoula MT 2026 Season
- Missoula, Montana
- Grayback Forestry
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Missoula, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent - MSO (PT)
- Missoula, Montana
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Police Officer
- Missoula, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer
- Missoula, Montana
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surveillance & Investigations Specialist
- Missoula, Montana
- The Robison Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Missoula, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Evidence Technician
- Missoula, Montana
- City of Missoula, MT
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Placement Unit Program Specialist
- Missoula, Montana
- State of Montana
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Evidence Technician
- Missoula, Montana
- City of Missoula
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Placement Unit Program Specialist
- Missoula, Montana
- Montana Staffing
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Child Support Investigator 2
- Missoula, Montana
- State of Montana
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)
- Missoula, Montana
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Air Force Programs Growth Lead
- Missoula, Montana
- HDR
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)
- Missoula, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Border Patrol Agent
- Missoula, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
- Missoula, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Wildland Firefighter
- Missoula, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)
- Missoula, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Patrol Agent (Full-time)
- Missoula, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Anesthesiologist
- Missoula County, Montana
- United States Army
$139,442
- 89
- Public Health
CBP Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
41,863
- Full Time
- Legal Services
CBP Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Oceanographer
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$41,863 - $127,464
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Electronics Technician
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Engineering
Nuclear Engineer
- Missoula County, Montana
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management

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Lead Accountant
- Missoula, Montana United States
- MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Oct 29, 2026
- Full Time
MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA

Missoula County consists of over 30 departments to meet the needs of our citizens, from registering a motor vehicle to providing quality medical care through the health department and our federally qualified health center, access to the justice system in the form of the Sheriff’s Department and County Attorney’s office to public works projects. Each department strives to fulfill the County’s mission: Missoula County Mission: Provide quality public service to protect and enhance the well-being of the people, communities, and environment of Missoula County. Vision: Missoula County is a trusted community leader enhancing the quality of life so people can thrive and realize individual and collective potential. Core Values: Integrity: We are accountable, ethical and transparent. Innovation: We choose to develop sustainable solutions that pursue opportunities and foster creativity. Teamwork: We are a diverse, interdependent organization that supports collaboration to work effectively. Community: We honor diversity and respect people, heritage, culture, and natural resources.
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- Full Time
- Oct 29, 2026
Job Description

Join Missoula County in making a meaningful impact, where your work supports our vibrant community, promotes public service, and contributes to a better future for all.

Job Description:

RATE OF PAY: $40.008 - $45.265 per hour, DOE

JOB STATUS: Regular, Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Financial Services

BARGAINING UNIT: FMCE, MFPE

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Priority screening will occur on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. We will continue to accept and review applications until an adequate applicant pool is received, or the position is filled.

TO APPLY: Please complete the online application with your education and work history. Please attach to your application submission a LETTER OF INTEREST AND A RESUME. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. Please reach out to the Department of Human Resources if you need assistance applying.

DEFINITION : Performs professional level accounting work for the Financial Services Department. Serves as a lead worker providing direction to accounting staff and performing advanced, technical and complex accounting work that supports the County’s month-end and year-end closing process including trial balance management, reconciliations, reporting and financial compliance. This role provides expert support in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the County’s financial records. This work includes work for outside agencies such as school districts, fire districts, special improvement districts and others who rely on the County’s financial system.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES : Lead the preparation, review, and completion of month-end and year-end closing entries. Perform and oversee trial balance reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards. Review and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, adjusting entries, and financial schedules. Support payroll reporting and reconciliation processes.

Provide technical accounting guidance to staff and assist with resolving discrepancies. Prepares financial statements, schedules, and audit work papers. Collaborate with department managers to ensure timely, accurate financial data submissions. Support grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and compliance activities. Builds and maintains advanced Excel schedules and models. Provides backup coverage for key accounting functions, including payroll, AP, and AR, as needed. Performs related work as required or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION and EXPERIENCEE REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience required.Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in government or fund accounting. Demonstrated mastery of general ledger, trial balance and period-end closing processes. Strong understanding of GAPP. Knowledge of GASB preferred.

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

Additional Job Description:

Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources

As a Missoula County employee, you will be a part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.

Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or military status

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MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA

Missoula County consists of over 30 departments to meet the needs of our citizens, from registering a motor vehicle to providing quality medical care through the health department and our federally qualified health center, access to the justice system in the form of the Sheriff’s Department and County Attorney’s office to public works projects. Each department strives to fulfill the County’s mission:

Missoula County Mission:

Provide quality public service to protect and enhance the well-being of the people, communities, and environment of Missoula County.

Vision:

Missoula County is a trusted community leader enhancing the quality of life so people can thrive and realize individual and collective potential.

Core Values:

Integrity: We are accountable, ethical and transparent.

Innovation: We choose to develop sustainable solutions that pursue opportunities and foster creativity.

Teamwork: We are a diverse, interdependent organization that supports collaboration to work effectively.

Community: We honor diversity and respect people, heritage, culture, and natural resources.
MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
- Missoula, Montana, United States
- https://www.missoulacounty.us
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Lead Accountant

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HVAC Engineer

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Placement Unit Program Specialist

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