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Otter TailPosted 1 week ago

Accountant I

$54,000–$72,000 year

On-siteFergus Falls, Minnesota, United States

Full TimeAssociates DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Support capital construction projects and fixed asset accounting by reviewing work orders, analyzing costs, and maintaining plant-in-service records. Perform reconciliations and financial analyses to ensure accurate reporting for monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities. Partner with engineering, operations, and project sponsors to drive timely project completion while assisting with internal controls and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Manager, Property Accounting and focuses on utility infrastructure investments.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting processes, and account reconciliations
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial and operational data
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
  • Ability to learn and apply accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fixed asset accounting, property accounting, capital project accounting, or construction work order accounting
  • Knowledge of utility accounting and FERC accounting requirements
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting month-end or year-end close activities
  • Experience working with cross-functional business partners

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