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
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.
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:
- Assist with daily bank reconciliations by reviewing daily cash activity and reconciling deposits and receipts
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Remittance, Customer Care, and Treasury) to ensure cash deposits are accurately recorded and reflected in daily reconciliations
- Research incoming non-utility bill payments and ensure they are correctly applied
- Prepare and maintain supporting documentation and tracking logs; follow up on open items and variances to support accurate reporting
- Use Microsoft Excel to build and update reconciliation schedules and summaries (pivot tables, lookups) that support daily cash operations and reporting
- Participate in team meetings and routine check-ins, seeking guidance and feedback while building relationships and learning NorthWestern Energy’s accounting processes
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
- 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
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort learning financial systems; experience with ERP/accounting software is a plus.
- Interest in cash operations, reconciliation work, and research; comfortable working in (or learning) SAP or other ERP/accounting systems.
- Accounting, Finance, or related business major required
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals) and the ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
- Has successfully completed sophomore year or above (junior/senior standing preferred)
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
- Get Into Energy – Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #5016
Posting Dates: May 14, 2026 through May 28, 2026
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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4088674-1076860.html