Financial Technician / Specialist

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.

21h

About The Position

This role is responsible for accounting transactional activities and analytical support across various accounting functions including accounts payable, general accounting, payroll time entry, credit card log and expense reimbursements, revenue accounting, customer payments, or fixed assets accounting. The position requires communication with internal and external customers regarding accounting issues and questions. A key responsibility is to prioritize safety in all daily work routines.

Requirements

• Must possess a working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and principles at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year associate degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent experience (for Financial Technician).
• Must possess a working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and principles at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year associate degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent experience (for Financial Specialist).
• Two or more years of progressive accounting responsibility (for Financial Specialist).
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year associate degree in accounting or business administration.
• Two years related experience in accounting field or office environment.
• Proficient in the Excel software application.

Responsibilities

• Balances daily and monthly transactions, accounts receivables, and cash entries to the Accounting summary and reconciles month-end balances to the General Ledger.
• Balances daily and monthly revenue reports to the Accounting Summary and General Ledger.
• Prepares various month-end journal entries and reports to be submitted to other departments.
• Prepares and enters transactions to record and deposit GO cash receipts.
• Processes and posts customer payments received through electronic transfer, on-line bill payment files, collection agencies and Speedpay.
• Balances bank deposits to CC&B and prepares journal entry to record cash transferred to main bank.
• Enters miscellaneous adjustments and transfer on customer’s accounts to correct payment posting issues.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees