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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Accountant in BUTTE, Montana

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related field, OR, Associate Degree combined with 5 years of relevant business experience
  • Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products
  • Commitment to continuous learning in accounting and technology
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to reach insightful conclusions
  • Strong organizational skills, communications skills, and, most importantly the ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to research and bring forward relevant information to trouble shoot issues
  • Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
  • Working knowledge of SAP and PowerPlan, preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Participate in monthly accounting close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies and analyze variances to identify trends and potential issues
  • Account for capital investments for a select group of departments, including processing asset transactions, analyzing costs or asset records and generating reports
  • Perform accounting work related to interconnection projects including cost tracking, invoicing and generating reports
  • Prepare journal entries and complete processing to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
  • Prepare supporting schedules, analysis and reports for monthly closing, and audits as needed
  • Integrate information from a variety of sources and logically analyze and interpret the data to identify appropriate next steps and relevant issues
  • Build strategic relationships with other departments to support the integrity of recording and reporting financial information, to accomplish goals, to resolve issues, and to enhance/improve processes
  • Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
  • Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$62,900 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Closes June 18, 2024.

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