Accounting, Budgeting, and Training Services

Municipal Finance Questions? Start With Our Team.

Have a question about a municipal finance form, reporting requirement, accounting process, budget, or another financial matter? The League’s Municipal Finance Team provides technical assistance to League members at no cost. Whether you need help completing a form, understanding a reporting requirement, or figuring out your next step, call us at 406-442-8768 or email the Team. We’re here to help you find the answer.

Need More Advanced or Longer-Term Assistance?

When your municipality needs more extensive, hands-on, or ongoing support, our experienced Municipal Finance Team offers services at flexible hourly or set rates. Choose one service, a combination of services, or comprehensive support in any of the following areas:

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]. 

Meet the Municipal Finance Team! 

Jodi Rogers, Municipal Finance Director

Jodie Campbell, Municipal Finance Accountant

Darla Erickson, Municipal Finance Accountant

Tom Frownfelder, Municipal Finance Accountant