Transaction Accounting 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! The Transaction Accounting Assistant helps support our core values and company mission by accurately processing payments and other financial transactions for the company.  

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Ensure accurate and timely payment processing
• Collaborate with transaction accounting team to complete daily tasks and processes
• Oversee the purchase card program
• Review expense reports and provide assistance and feedback to employees
• Assist with payroll as needed
• Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of cash management transactions

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Associate’s degree preferred – Accounting, Finance, Business
• Motivated team player that can work in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage numerous deadlines and prioritize workload accordingly
• Self-starter, requiring little supervision
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Superior communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• This position is required to work in the Fergus Falls office.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Prior experience in regulated utility industry operations
• Prior experience in banking, accounts payable or accounts receivable
• Passion for innovation, automation and technology
• Desire and interest in continually improving skills and processes

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At OTP, we are dedicated to building a workplace that fosters diverse perspectives and skillsets, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 Otter Tail Power Company has a competitive wage and benefit package and has a strong focus on talent development. 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 $35,000 - $48,000 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.

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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.