Accounting

The Accounting Division provides accounting and financial services to the Department,the Finance Director, the City Manager, Treasurer, and other City Departments. The Division processes business transactions, bills revenue from the public and governmental agencies for City services; bills reimbursements from federal, state and local grantor agencies and bond funds that finance City capital projects; assures expenditures are in compliance within appropriation and budgetary constraints outlined in the Purchasing Policy, processes payments to vendors, contractors and suppliers; prepares weekly EAL's (Expenditure Approval Lists)for City Commission Approval; prepares financial reports and statements for Department special program and capital funds; implements accounting and financial reporting systems; and is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of accounting records, transactions and systems.  The Accounting Division also develops sound internal controls for all departments.

The Accounting Division ensures the City's financial records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The division prepares a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR for each fiscal year). This report is available for public review online at CAFR . You can also read it at the Bozeman Public Library, or you can buy a copy at City Hall.