Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Work Location: Butte, MT

Starting Pay range: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour DOE

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

Provide administrative support for the Accounts Payable function, including invoice receipt, document scanning, invoice processing and payment.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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 heath)
• 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 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:

• Process incoming invoices received through mail or electronic media
• Scan invoices into document imaging system and routing them for proper coding and approval
• Process invoices for payment in SAP according to established Company policies and controls
• Process payments - check printing, balancing, notification and mailing
• Reconcile monthly statements from vendors and handle discrepancies
• Respond to inquiries from employees and outside vendors regarding invoices and payments
• 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
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic office skills including data entry, word processing and basic spreadsheets
• Basic computer skills including SAP, Excel and Outlook or the demonstrated ability to learn new software applications
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain accuracy while completing work on a timely basis

Requisition #4400

Posting Dates: May 15, 2024 through May 29, 2024

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.