Intern Accounting
Butte, MTTemporary$20–21/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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NorthWestern Energy is hiring an Intern Accounting. The Accounting Intern supports the Accounting team's day-to-day operations, focusing primarily on customer payment processing and daily cash reconciliations. This role offers hands-on experience with reconciliation processes, research techniques, and enterprise financial systems like SAP, while developing strong Excel and documentation skills. The intern collaborates with various teams to review daily cash activity, resolve issues, and maintain high-quality financial records.
Key focus areas include Assist with daily bank reconciliations by reviewing daily cash activity and reconciling deposits and receipts, Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure cash deposits are accurately recorded and reflected in daily reconciliations, and Research incoming non-utility bill payments and ensure they are correctly applied.
Successful candidates bring Accounting Major Required, GPA Required, and Sophomore Year Or Above. Important skills include Excel, Documentation, Research Techniques, Reconciliation Processes, Attention To Detail, and Organization. Preferred (not required): SAP and ERP/Accounting Software.
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Butte, MT, USA | Finance | Hourly | 20.00-21.00 per hour | Temporary
Accounting Intern
Work Location : Butte, MT
Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first-year interns $20.00/hour; returning interns $21.00/hour)
Employment Status: Temporary (May to August full-time, 40 hours per week)
(September to December part-time; 20 hours a week TBD)
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m)
About this position:
The Accounting Intern supports the Accounting team's day-to-day operations, with a primary focus on customer payment processing and daily cash reconciliations. This role provides hands-on experience with reconciliation processes, research techniques, and enterprise financial systems (including SAP), while building strong Excel and documentation skills. The intern will work closely with team across Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Remittance, and Customer Care to review daily cash activity, resolve questions, and maintain high-quality financial records.
About this job:
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Assist with daily bank reconciliations by reviewing daily cash activity and reconciling deposits and receipts
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Partner with cross-functional teams (Remittance, Customer Care, and Treasury) to ensure cash deposits are accurately recorded and reflected in daily reconciliations
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Research incoming non-utility bill payments and ensure they are correctly applied
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Prepare and maintain supporting documentation and tracking logs; follow up on open items and variances to support accurate reporting
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Use Microsoft Excel to build and update reconciliation schedules and summaries (pivot tables, lookups) that support daily cash operations and reporting
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Participate in team meetings and routine check-ins, seeking guidance and feedback while building relationships and learning NorthWestern Energy's accounting processes
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The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
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All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
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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:
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Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
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Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort learning financial systems; experience with ERP/accounting software is a plus.
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Interest in cash operations, reconciliation work, and research; comfortable working in (or learning) SAP or other ERP/accounting systems.
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Accounting, Finance, or related business major required
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Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals) and the ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
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Has successfully completed sophomore year or above (junior/senior standing preferred)
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Must be in good academic standing
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Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
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Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (https://getintoenergy.org/courses/energy-industry-fundamentals-2-0/) (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #5016
Posting Dates: June 1, 2026 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Finance
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
Telecommuting: None
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 [email protected]
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