General Accountant

Otter Tail Corporation Careers • Fergus Falls, MN

3d • $57,000 - $71,500

About The Position

We have an opening for a General Accountant in Fergus Falls, MN. Our company’s commitment is to environmental, economic, and community stewardship and we balance each decision we make with the impact it has on our friends and neighbors. We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial principles and regulatory compliance. This role requires a 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. Knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and the differences between FERC and GAAP guidance is preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, along with the ability to adapt to evolving technology and processes. Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems is preferred but not required. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of a company’s accounting cycle and monthly close processes. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and willingness to cross-train are key, as are exceptional accuracy, time management, and flexibility to adjust to changes in utility operations or new accounting pronouncements. A successful candidate will take ownership of complex accounting tasks that are critical to the company’s financial integrity. This includes preparing higher-complexity journal entries and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and the general ledger, identifying and correcting non-routine entries, and ensuring accuracy throughout the closing process. The candidate will analyze monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy, providing timely reports to management. In addition, they’ll collaborate across the organization to gather data for quarterly FERC filings (Form 3Q and Form 1), often researching regulatory changes independently before management review occurs. This role requires the ability to resolve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision. Once they are proficient in the role, the candidate will help maintain the company’s Chart of Accounts, and occasionally lead small or cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert. The candidate will also perform internal control responsibilities to support SOX compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards. We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals. Competitive wage & benefit package. The expected base compensation for this role is $57,000 - $71,500 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 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! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training. Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more! 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. To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com . Applications accepted through January 12, 2026. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and processes
• Thorough understanding of a company’s accounting cycle and monthly close processes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Willingness to cross-train
• Exceptional accuracy
• Time management
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in utility operations or new accounting pronouncements
• Ability to resolve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

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

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
• Leading small or cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert
• Performing internal control responsibilities to support SOX compliance
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards

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!
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees