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NorthWestern Energy Accountant in Butte, Montana
62900-85000 per year | 04-Jun-2024 to 18-Jun-2024 (MST) | Butte, MT, USA | Salary | Finance | Regular Full Time
Accountant
Work Location : Butte, MT
Starting Pay range : $62,900 to $85,000 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .
About this position:
The Accountant position performs a variety of accounting assignments and works with a team to maintain general ledger account balances in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy prides itself on providing a compelling total rewards offering, welcoming culture, and career path opportunities based upon performance. This position has a number of career advancement and pathing opportunities and the full salary range for the role, including entry, experienced and senior level, is $52,700 to $118,900 per year.
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
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
Ability to research and bring forward relevant information to trouble shoot issues
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field, OR Associate's degree combined with 5 years of relevant business experience
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Working knowledge of SAP and PowerPlan, preferred
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
Requisition #4415
Posting Dates: June 4, 2024 through June 18, 2024
Department/Division: Finance
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory