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Otter Tail Power Company · 1 hour ago

General Accountant

positionFergus Falls, MN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$57K/yr - $72K/yr

Otter Tail Power Company is committed to environmental, economic, and community stewardship, and they are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant. This role involves preparing complex journal entries, analyzing financial statements, and ensuring accuracy throughout the closing process, while collaborating across the organization on regulatory filings and maintaining the Chart of Accounts.

EnergyRenewable Energy
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Preparing higher-complexity journal entries and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and the general ledger
Identifying and correcting non-routine entries
Ensuring accuracy throughout the closing process
Analyzing monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy
Providing timely reports to management
Collaborating across the organization to gather data for quarterly FERC filings (Form 3Q and Form 1)
Researching regulatory changes independently before management review occurs
Maintaining the company’s Chart of Accounts
Occasionally leading small or cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert
Performing internal control responsibilities to support SOX compliance

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial statement analysisMicrosoft ExcelOracle FusionFERC Uniform System of AccountsAccounting cycleSOX complianceInterpersonal skillsTime managementFlexibilityCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or an associate's degree with equivalent experience, including coursework in journal entry preparation, financial statement analysis, and concepts such as accruals and prepaids
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Thorough understanding of a company's accounting cycle and monthly close processes
Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and willingness to cross-train
Exceptional accuracy, time management, and flexibility to adjust to changes in utility operations or new accounting pronouncements
Ability to resolve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision

Preferred

Knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and the differences between FERC and GAAP guidance
Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems

Benefits

Incentive plans
Employee Stock Ownership options
Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
Health, disability and life insurance plan options
Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement!
Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

Company

Otter Tail Power Company

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Otter Tail Power Company is an investor-owned electrical utility that generates and sells electricity to more than 131,000 customers.
dateFounded in 1907
location
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.otpco.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Otter Tail Power Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Recent News

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Residential Electric Utility Satisfaction Ranks Lowest among J.D. Power Residential Utility Studies
2025-12-17
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Otter Tail Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings, Increases Annual Earnings Guidance and Uplifts Long-Term Financial Targets
2025-11-04
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Otter Tail Power Company Requests Minnesota Rate Increase
2025-11-01
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