Intern Accounting

Job description

Butte, MT, USA | Finance | Hourly | per hour | Temporary

nAccounting Intern

nWork Location : Butte, MT

nPay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first-year interns $20.00/hour; returning interns $21.00/hour)

nEmployment Status: Temporary (May to August full-time, 40 hours per week)

n(September to December part-time; 20 hours a week TBD)

nExternal candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

nInternal candidates apply through iConnect (

nAbout this position:

nThe 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.

nAbout this job:

nnnAssist with daily bank reconciliations by reviewing daily cash activity and reconciling deposits and receipts

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nnPartner 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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nnResearch incoming non-utility bill payments and ensure they are correctly applied

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nnPrepare and maintain supporting documentation and tracking logs; follow up on open items and variances to support accurate reporting

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nnUse Microsoft Excel to build and update reconciliation schedules and summaries (pivot tables, lookups) that support daily cash operations and reporting

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nnParticipate 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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nnThe 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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nnAll NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

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nnEnsure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

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n nAm I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

nnnDemonstrate and maintain a good safety record

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nnStrong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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nnProficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort learning financial systems; experience with ERP/accounting software is a plus.

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nnInterest in cash operations, reconciliation work, and research; comfortable working in (or learning) SAP or other ERP/accounting systems.

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nnAccounting, Finance, or related business major required

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nnFoundational knowledge of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals) and the ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.

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nnHas successfully completed sophomore year or above (junior/senior standing preferred)

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nnMust be in good academic standing

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nnMust Provide GPA in Resume upon application

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nnGet Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus ( (click the link to certify at no cost)

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n nRequisition #5016

nPosting Dates: June 1, 2026 through Open Until Filled

nDepartment/Division: Finance

nEmployment Physical: Not Required

nDrug Test: Required

nBackground Check: Required

nRelocation Benefit: None

nTelecommuting: None

nWe 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 or at

Worksite address

butte, MT, 59701, US

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