Accounting Department Assistant

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 Accounting Department Assistant role, the following activities are performed:

• Providing administrative support for the Accounting Department in the areas of Financial Reporting, Property, and Tax, along with other administrative duties for the Accounting Department.
• Assisting with various activities associated with the Company's continuous improvement initiative.
• Managing workflows and tracking systems, updating reports, assisting with presentation development, scheduling meetings and managing calendars, and performing other general administrative activities.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, Office administrative experience is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and assist multiple team members are required.  We are seeking candidates who are motivated and have an eye for detail.  The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
  
  • Employee Stock Ownership options
  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
  • Health insurance plan options
  
  
  
  
• Training – our average employee spends hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 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!
• Access to mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc.

The expected base compensation for this role is $36,000 - $45,000 USD annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.  If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! We’ll accept applications through August 22, 2025.

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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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