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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Financial Operations Analyst in HELENA, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent with three or more years of related experience
- Ability to demonstrate a good safety record
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Understanding of operating and capital budgeting processes, financial analysis techniques, financial reporting and accounting principles
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, along with strong spreadsheet, word processing and computer application skills
- Demonstrate an ability to use technology to solve business problems
- Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Prepare financial analysis for the operating division
- Assist in the division's operating budget, capital budget and forecast development
- Establish and maintain an effective system for analyzing operating performance of the various work units
- Serve as the primary Finance contact for the operating division
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with division managers
- Perform various activities utilizing SAP order and project writing/releasing/closing and financial reporting in accordance with established work process and accounting requirements
- Provide monthly analysis of capital and O&M expenditures for the operating areas
- Provide operational accounting set-up and support, through an understanding FERC guidelines and requirements
- Prepare accounting journal entries
- Process cash as necessary for various work processes within operating divisions
- Support year-end accounting closing activities
- Maintain operating area CWIP ledger
- Perform necessary billing functions related to damages, customer requested relocates, MDOT, advances, CIAC's and any other not defined here
- Perform other duties and functions as appropriate
- 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.
$54,000 - $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 February 11, 2025.