What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at NorthWestern Energy?
Qualifications Include
Duties Include
$55,600 to $97,200 per year, 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 for you, your spouse and dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through January 26, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3958888
- 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 [getintoenergy.org]
Duties Include
- 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
$55,600 to $97,200 per year, 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 for you, your spouse and dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through January 26, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3958888
Salary : $55,600 - $97,200