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Accountant

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY • Butte, MT • 20h ago

Butte, MT, USA | Finance | Salary | 55600-97200 per year | Regular Full Time

Accountant

Work Location : Butte, MT

Pay range : $55,600 to $97,200 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 is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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 health)

Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

Continuing education 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:

Participates in monthly accounting close activities

Maintain general ledger accounts through account reconciliations, including monthly, quarterly, annually or periodic analysis of period-to-period variances

Research and resolve open reconciling items, following policies and procedures

Assist in monitoring capital asset additions for a select group of departments, including processing asset transactions, reporting, and monitoring completion dates

Prepare journal entries and general accounting duties as needed

Prepare supporting schedules, analysis and reports for monthly closing, and audits as needed

Ability to research and bring forward relevant information to trouble shoot issues

Follow guidance to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting

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 5 years of equivalent work experience and a fundamental understanding of accounting rules/concepts

Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals

Working knowledge of SAP and PowerPlan, preferred.

Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and other software applications.

Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail

Strong organizational skills, communications skills, and the ability to work well in a team

Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (https://getintoenergy.org/courses/energy-industry-fundamentals-2-0/) (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4889

Posting Dates: January 12, 2026 through January 26, 2026

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .

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