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We're an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law, our EEO policy statement, and our pay transparency provision.
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Current openings
Cost Accountant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
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
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.
o 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.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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.
Resume deadline
May 30, 2025Manager Tax Accounting
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Manager-Tax Accounting
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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!
Qualifications
The Manager-Tax Accounting role is responsible for managing the following activities:
• All tax functions of the Utility Company (“the Company”) which include the determination, calculation and accounting of current and deferred income taxes.
• Calculation and maintenance of tax depreciation, and the calculation of tax credits and related deferrals, amortizations, or carryforwards for the Company.
• Timely and accurate sales and property tax reporting.
• Implementing and perpetuating tax strategies to maximize savings and tax credit earnings.
• Representing the company during tax audits including IRS and state income or sales tax audits and defending the company’s tax position during rate cases.
• Modeling both tax expense, cashflows, and income tax liabilities for financial forecasts and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
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.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate income tax accounting is required. This could be in an accounting or audit role.
• Experience researching and interpreting tax legislation and implementing impacts.
• Experience with property and sales tax accounting.
• The ability to lead teams effectively with a continuous improvement mindset is a must.
• 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.
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $105,000 to $133,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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.
Resume deadline
June 06, 2025Operations Manager
Location
Jamestown, ND
Responsibilities
Position: Operations Manager – great pay, benefits and career growth
Location: Jamestown, ND
About Us: Otter Tail Power Company is a growing vertically integrated investor-owned electric utility that provides an essential service to over 130,000 customers across 70,000 square miles. Otter Tail offers great pay, flexible schedule and the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s best employees.
Description: We’re looking for an Operations Manager to lead our area field personnel in construction and maintenance activities within budget while also overseeing the safety of the workgroup. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter looking for a rewarding career working with great employees while positively impacting the communities we serve.
We believe employment is a partnership. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals we offer:
The expected base compensation for this role is $99,000 - $125,000 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
Qualifications
Qualifications:
We’re seeking positive, can-do candidates who are driven to lead teams that get projects done at an exceptional standard.
Excellent communication and leadership skills including public speaking are vital
Proven success in managing multiple complex projects and the ability to prioritize is a must.
Four-year degree in Business or Engineering or commensurate experience in field customer service operations is required.
Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements will enable a candidate to work with employees effectively.
The electric utility industry can be unique in some ways so experience within the industry is preferred but not required.
If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. We’ll accept applications through June 13, 2025.
Resume deadline
June 13, 2025Apprentice Service Representative
Location
Crookston, MN
Responsibilities
Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have a diploma from an accredited line worker program or equivalent experience. Must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair. Must be able to assume responsibilities for area operations, maintain favorable public relations, and supervise and instruct assistants as necessary. Must have a valid unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 25 miles of permanent headquarters in Crookston, MN.
Qualifications
Serves as the Company representative in the designated group of towns. Installs, removes, or replaces meters in customer establishments. Installs and maintains service lines, receiving customer complaints and performing necessary repair work to overhead distribution or service facilities.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role begins at $76,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Applications will be accepted through June 13, 2025. To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com.
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.
Resume deadline
June 13, 2025Customer Service Representative
Location
Jamestown, ND
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a Customer Service Representative at our Customer Service Center in Jamestown, ND. As a company, we continue to be innovative as we modernize our energy grid, enhance customers’ experiences, and work toward a cleaner energy future.
This position requires good organizational, excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills. Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Experience in customer service, accounting, and marketing would be beneficial. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
Successful applicant will provide complete, accurate, and timely customer service and marketing service to all external and internal telephone and web customers.
Qualifications
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $40,000 - $49,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through June 20, 2025.
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.
Resume deadline
June 20, 2025Customer Service Representative
Location
Devils Lake, ND
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a Customer Service Representative at our Customer Service Center in Devils Lake, ND. As a company, we continue to be innovative as we modernize our energy grid, enhance customers’ experiences, and work toward a cleaner energy future.
This position requires good organizational, excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills. Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Experience in customer service, accounting, and marketing would be beneficial. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
Successful applicant will provide complete, accurate, and timely customer service and marketing service to all external and internal telephone and web customers.
Qualifications
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $40,000 - $49,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through June 20, 2025.
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.
Resume deadline
June 20, 2025IT Systems Engineer
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life. Employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the IT Systems Engineer will design, configure, manage, and maintain enterprise systems.
As an Otter Tail Power IT Systems Engineer you will:
• Support the information system requirements of the company, including Microsoft server products, virtualization, data center infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate technical architecture to support the overall technology planning of the organization.
• Design and develop standards for systems including engineering standards, configuration standards, and support guidance documentation.
• Deploy and manage business critical systems and applications.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal teams to drive initiatives.
• Develop system-monitoring and support automation to enhance and scale the quality of support.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for the following:
We are seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to provide excellent internal customer support while determining tactics to improve the employee technical experience, while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we are looking for include:
• There is 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.
• Strong ability to understand technical information and communicate solutions and recommendations to employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills as you work to support employees with varying technical exposure and expertise.
• An independent thinker who is excited and driven to solve problems in creative ways.
• Experience supporting business critical systems.
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.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $62,000 - $96,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o 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! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. We’ll accept applications through June 25, 2025.
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.
Resume deadline
June 25, 2025
