Fixed Asset Accountant I or II

Location: Rapid City, SD, United States

Job ID: 35527

Date Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Position will close at 12:00am CT on Jan 2, 2025

Salary: $ 54100 to $ 81250 Annually

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Job Description

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:

In this role a Fixed Asset Accountant will analyze, classify, and record property accounting transactions including but not limited to unitization, asset transfers, and reserve adjustments. You will continually develop new and improved processes within the department for reporting and complete project work as assigned.

Pay Range: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.

Level I:$54,100 - $81,250 per hour / Grade 10

Level II:$65,300 - $98,050 / Grade 12

Reporting Relationship:Fixed Asset Accounting Manager

Location:Rapid City, South Dakota

Essential Functions:

• Build property closures, retirements, and transfers. Validate accuracy compared to the FERC guidelines. Provide guidance to correct inconsistencies when needed.

• Provide assistance or recommendations as needed on any improvements or upgrades to the PowerPlan system.

• Instruct the property department customers, operations and other accounting departments, with the FERC accounting rules and regulations.

• Maintain and analyze all Continuing Property Records (CPR) in an orderly and accurate manner. Assist operations, if needed, on how to amend inconsistencies.

• Maintain all CPR in compliance with GAAP and FERC regulations.

• Prepare journal entries as needed.

• Perform assigned duties in a professional manner to facilitate the objectives and goals of the company and to improve the image of the Property Accounting Department.

• Lead individual and team projects to ensure timely, accurate and complete accounting and analysis for all work assigned.

• Respond to requests promptly. Requests may come from external audit and other departments such as financial managers, project managers, regulatory/rate cases and internal audit.

• Ensure information provided is accurate and presented in a useful and understandable format.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other employees at all levels in all departments.

• Assist in the development and training of the Property Technicians.

What Is Required:

Level I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an accounting related field.

Level II:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting related field.

What Is Desired:

• Experience with PowerPlan software

• Experience with PeopleSoft accounting software

• Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories and practices of business units.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Knowledge of FERC accounting preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner while working in a multifaceted environment and adapting to changing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Ability to lead a team.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information.

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), 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.

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.

Wage: 54100 to 81250

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