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FALLON COUNTY Accounts Payable Clerk in BAKER, Montana
About the Position and Department: The Accounts Payable Clerk is part of our Clerk & Recorder's Office and is under the direct supervision of the Clerk & Recorder. This is a full-time, permanent, forty (40) hours a week position: Monday ? Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch period. We offer progressive wages starting at 27.22 per hour! Position Overview: This multi-disciplined position performs several crucial roles within the Clerk & Recorder's office. This position is responsible for the efficient management of accounts payable. Receives and processes all invoices and purchases for Fallon County; generates warrants to ensure timely and accurate payments. Performs clerical functions including greeting visitors, answering telephones, and scheduling appointments. This work includes handling sensitive, confidential communications and information requests in the process of researching and recording documents. Serves on the election team. The start date for this position is flexible. Required Education and Experience: Employment with Fallon County requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be of legal age. The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a minimum of one (1) year related work experience in basic accounting (working in an accounting system, experience balancing multiple types of accounts, use of 10-key calculator), customer service, Excel, database, and records management. Preferred Education and Experience: Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must possess or obtain a Montana driver license within thirty (30) days of employment. This position has access to substantial County funds and is subject to pre-employment criminal background check. May utilize a County vehicle and is subject to a motor vehicle history check. Benefits: We are proud to offer an excellent benefit package to our employees including health insurance, ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year, sick leave, vacation leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. This position requires enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System with an established contribution rate for both the employee and the County. Applicant Pool Statement: If another office vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. How to Apply: Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at www.falloncountymt.gov. You may submit your application online on our website; or via mail to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313; or email to straubj@falloncountymt.gov; or stop by the Human Resources office in the Courthouse. Questions may be directed to Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder 406-778-8182, Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder 406-778-8105, or Julie Straub, HR Manager 406-778-8164.