Corporate Accountant I

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This important role will directly support the Corporate Accounting Manager in the accounting operations. Part of a dynamic team that will perform routine and special projects. Supporting functions including accounting analyses, preparation of reports and interpretation of accounting results, account reconciliations, and classification and recording of accounting transactions.

Pay Range: $55,450 - $83,300 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Finance Manager

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Essential Functions:

- Assist and prepare the reconciliation of general ledger accounts and in investigating reconciling items to ensure appropriate resolution.

- Assist with the monthly financial close by aiding in the preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation. Assist with analyzing period-over-period fluctuations on the balance sheet, income statement, and account level and provide insightful commentary of key business drivers. Support the development and maintenance of internal controls. Prepare and distribute reports and provide analysis and support as needed on a monthly basis for both internal and external needs.

- Assist with data requests for rate case support, internal and external audit, and financial reporting. Ensure that information provided is accurate and presented in a useful and understandable format.

- Assist in the development, documentation, and upkeep of accounting policies and procedures.

- Assist in documenting internal controls and ensure that they are operating effectively.

- Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

- Utilize technological solutions to reduce risk and increase efficiency as part of process improvement initiatives. Document and/or update procedures as applicable.

What Is Required:

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics

- No experience required. Training provided.

What Is Desired:

- Understands how operational and financial decisions impact the financial statements, including impacts to GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls. Understands risk factors and mitigation of risk.

- Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze, model, and interpret information to evaluate accuracy of expected results, articulate the financial implications, and enable informed decision making that considers impacts across the company.

- Understands data, data mining tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.) and system interfaces and applies technology solutions to job responsibilities. Use tools and techniques to effectively organize information and explain performance.

- Establish and promote strategic and innovative thinking to achieve common goals as a team. Possesses honesty, integrity, and empathy. Demonstrates active listening skills to successfully manage, mentor, empower, inspire, and influence others.

- Able to identify the problem and analyze potential solutions. Assesses risk and uses judgment when implementing change with clear understanding of cross-functional implications. Maintains a mind-set of continuous improvement.

- Understands publicly traded business models. Applies functional, operational, technical knowledge and skills (including GAAP, and SEC guidance) to drive financial results.

- Seeks to understand, anticipate, and address needs through adaptable and quality interactions while balancing the needs with the broader organizational goals. Establishes and maintains effective, trusting and respectful relationships.

- Anticipates and recognizes a changing environment and adapts in a responsive and effective way. Possesses strong drive to learn continuously and quickly, strong collaboration skills, resilience in the face of setbacks, and is open to new insights.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle competing deadlines and priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment.

- Understands how operational and financial decisions impact the rate making model, and FERC reporting. Understands the regulated utility model.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.