Accounting, Budgeting, and Training Services

Need reliable accounting, budgeting, or training support for your Montana municipality? The League's Municipal Finance Program offers flexible hourly or set rates for everything from daily tasks to annual reporting. 

The League's Direct Accounting, Budgeting, & Training Services bring you a team of seasoned professionals deeply rooted in the complexities of municipal finance. Our Municipal Finance Team isn't just knowledgeable – they're highly skilled and experienced, possessing a comprehensive understanding of the unique financial landscape of Montana municipalities. Contact us today to tap into a wealth of financial acumen!

Offered hourly or at a set rate for any one, combo, or all of the following: 

Accounts Payable – Prepare claims for accurate and timely payment via check or electronic deposit. 

Monthly Review of Revenues, Expenditures, Assets, and Liabilities – Produce regular budget to actuals for both revenues and expenditures, and trial balance reports to allow member’s executive and governing body to act accordingly. 

Monthly Bank Reconciliation – Balance bank statements including Investment interest posting, redeeming payroll and claims checks, journal vouchers, receipt vouchers, and cash receipts in addition to accounts receivables and payables including taxes receivable reports to county reports. 

Budgeting and Reporting – Collaborate with City Clerk, Mayor, and Council to prepare yearly expenditure and revenue budget. 

State Budget Reporting – Prepare and submit to the Department of Administration. 

Financial Report Preparation – Prepare annual finance report along with yearly closing entries including all GASB adjustments that documents and accounts for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures. 

Utility Billing – Provide assistance with Utility Billing questions, including database questions, and monthly billing questions. 

Audit – Provide all necessary documentation to the audit firm and answer any questions throughout the auditing process. 

Training - Offer technical assistance and training on accounting and budgeting best practices.

Payroll - Provide monthly payroll services including monthly and quarterly payroll reporting, W2's and 1095's.

CONTACT US: 406-442-8768 or [email protected].