Capital Projects & Fixed Assets Accountant

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefits package

Incentive plans

Employee Stock Ownership options

Retirement Savings Fund with employer

Health, disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Mental health support

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company seeks an analytical and detail-oriented Accountant I, Work Order Accountant to join the Accounting team in Fergus Falls, MN. You will help ensure the company's investments in utility infrastructure are accurately accounted for and reported, supporting capital projects from setup through capitalization and plant-in-service reporting.

This role offers exposure to fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, utilities accounting, and comprehensive reporting,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to learn and apply accounting standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support capital construction projects from setup through capitalization and plant-in-service reporting.
• Assist with construction work orders and project capitalization activities.
• Analyze project costs and maintain fixed asset records.
• Perform reconciliations and financial analyses related to capital projects and plant assets.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Learning accounting standards

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company seeks an analytical and detail-oriented Accountant I, Work Order Accountant to join the Accounting team in Fergus Falls, MN. You will help ensure the company's investments in utility infrastructure are accurately accounted for and reported, supporting capital projects from setup through capitalization and plant-in-service reporting.

This role offers exposure to fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, utilities accounting, and comprehensive reporting,