At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Plant and Capital Budget Accountant will work with many areas of the organization and be an integral part of developing and implementing the annual capital budget.
Fergus Falls, MN, Hybrid work opportunities available.
Some examples of those activities will include: Facilitate and monitor the capital budget as construction occurs Assess costs and units of property with jointly owned generation projects Assist in a capital project life cycle from determination if a project is eligible for capitalization, to budget approval, setting up work orders, through proper plant-in-service classification. Develop and monitor internal controls related to the capital expenditures and fuel inventory processes Provide support for internal and external audits and SOX reviews, including the preparation and/or review of supporting documentation
Qualifications: Were seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are interested in getting projects completed at a very detailed level. Some examples of what were looking for include: Theres a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change and balancing competing priorities. A working knowledge of the following will be ideal to maximize this roles impact and success: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience with capitalization guidance and practices. Understanding of depreciation methods and practices, including accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. Minimum of three years experience with utility operations, fixed asset accounting, or comparable business experience preferred. Professional certification encouraged but not required. Detailed knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Uniform Systems of Accounts and its application is a plus. Experience with PowerPlan fixed asset software is a plus. To hit the ground running, foundational knowledge via a 4-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required.
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, OTP offers the following: Competitive wage & benefit package. Training our average employee spends hours in training and development each year! 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! Access to mental health support from the experts at CuraLinc, our EAP.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Click Apply Now! Applications accepted through November 25, 2024.
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.