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This position may be located at any of the First Interstate Bank's offices in Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming.

What's Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. 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.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve, and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY
The Accountant II is responsible for the financial functions and activities of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. and its subsidiaries including general accounting, reporting, and merger and acquisitions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates subject matter expertise and ability to apply independent judgment in decision-making to advance more technical components of own responsibilities.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries for assigned accounts and areas.

• Maintains organized, accurate and complete accounting records, electronic and hardcopy, as necessary.

• Documents desktop procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Masters desk procedures in performing tasks as well as understands the purpose and connectivity of the task.

• Maintains, analyzes, and reconciles assigned GL accounts.

• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Identifies and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

• Completes on-going reviews of accounting procedures, systems, and processes to ensure efficiency and implementation of best practices.

• Assists in identifying and implementing control improvements and process efficiencies relating to role, supporting automation and stronger control environment.

• Records and maintains intercompany balances.

• Assists with preparing external reporting and external audit PBC requests for quarterly reviews and year-end audits.

• Ensures all financial closing and reporting deadlines that have been assigned are met.

• Develops trustworthy relationships with colleagues and maintains relationships with lines of business to provide appropriate information to assist in achievement of company goals.

• Assists Financial Planning & Analysis team with variance and trend analysis.

• Acts as a back-up for month-end duties assigned to other Accountants.

• Provides support for special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

• Skill in use of microcomputer, financial software, and spreadsheets.

• Proficiency of utilizing Word and Excel (use of pivot tables, vlookups, etc.).

• Possess required technical skills in area of accounting.

• Strive to improve efficiencies and quality.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree four-year college or university in Accounting required

• 4-6 years accounting or finance experience required

• Public accounting experience or a blend of public and industry preferred

• Oracle experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA track preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently

• Sitting - Frequently

• Standing - Occasionally

• Noise Level - Moderate

• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)

• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment here is based solely upon an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristics protected by law. We make all reasonable accommodations to meet the obligations set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.