First Interstate

Accountant I

Billings, MT

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

AccountingFP&AAuditingCommunicationCritical ThinkingInternal Audit

About the role

If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.
This position is located at our Billings, MT Downtown Tower.
What's Important to You We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life.

Collaborates with managers in the field to ensure proper understanding of accounting treatment and ensures items are accounted for properly.
Maintains organized, accurate and complete accounting records, electronically and hardcopies, as necessary.
Documents desktop procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
Maintains, analyzes, and reconciles assigned GL accounts.
Performs ad-hoc requests as needed.
Develops trustworthy relationships with colleagues and maintains relationships with lines of business to provide appropriate information to assist in achievement of company goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures and government regulations.
Applies oral and written communication in a clear and concise manner. Uses effective communication skills in working with co-workers and internal customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to develop solutions.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
1-3 years accounting or finance experience required
Public accounting experience or a blend of public and industry accounting experience preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA track preferred
Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse
Typical Work hours
Regular and Predictable Attendance

Demonstrate skill in use of microcomputer, financial software and spreadsheets.
Proficiency of utilizing Word and Excel.
Possess required technical skills in area of accounting.
Strive to improve efficiencies and quality.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction in routine job functions.
Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices sufficient to apply the Company's accounting policies and procedures.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Demonstrate common sense and logic in day-to-day activities.

That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us.
Participates in cross training efforts for developmental purposes and departmental coverage.

Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

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