Cost Accountant Job at Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, MN

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  • Otter Tail Power Company
  • Fergus Falls, MN

Job Description

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Cost Accountant role, the following activities are performed:


  • Involvement in the capital process from determination of whether a project is eligible for capitalization through final plant-in-service classification while adhering to accounting guidance

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to complete construction projects in a timely manner

  • Account for jointly owned generation plant costs as a part of month-end close responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Cost Accountant with maintaining our fixed asset system, including system integrations, resolving issues, and implementing enhancements.

  • Coordinate the workflow of project statuses between our different operating systems

Qualifications: If you enjoy interacting with many different areas and like to tackle each project as if it is like a puzzle by determining where pieces best fit, then this is the job for you!


  • To be successful in this role, a degree in accounting, business, or equivalent is required.

  • An ideal Cost Accountant easily comprehends how information gets to and from different systems.

  • An intrinsically motivated individual that can pair efficiency with accuracy will feel good about the results that they achieve.

  • An individual who can evaluate facts and apply judgement in areas where the answer is not always clear will thrive.

  • Excellent time management skills and an analytical mindset are a must.

  • A successful candidate will be able to work independently and interact with the team to re-prioritize workload as necessary to meet business needs.

Offering:

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 $52,000 - $65,000 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.

 

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! 

We’ll accept applications through May 30, 2025. The expected base compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour.

Click apply now to apply online.

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.
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Otter Tail Power Company

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