Otter Tail County is accepting applications for an Accountant position.  

The purpose of this position is to perform the accounting function for an assigned area or service team.  Work is generally limited in complexity to a specific type of task or department, but requires independent judgement.  Accountants are responsible for examining, accounting for, reconciling, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data and records.   Assists in performing the more difficult and complex journal entries.  Responsible for transactions and accounting reconciliations to ensure compliance with complicated regulatory requirements (e.g. cost accounting, human services accounting, GASB lease and SBITA accounting, asset accounting, HUD, etc.).  

This position will focus on Accountant tasks for the Housing Redevelopment Authority including accounting and financial reporting for housing program funds.  The position will also provide broader support for other general accounting areas within the County.

• Prepares reports for internal use and external regulatory submissions
• Submits regulatory reports
• Assists with audit preparation
• Composes correspondence
• Provides information in accordance with data privacy regulations
• Assists with budget preparation and monitoring
• Creates cash basis adjusting journal entries
• Creates modified and full accrual journal entries related to GASB requirements
• Regulatory reporting and accounting, including year end accrual entries
• Performs filing/records retention
• Performs complex GASB related analysis of leases, SBITA, assets
• Reviews regulatory and grant reporting, and accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Researches recommended practices and recommends process improvements to supervisor, as assigned
• Serves as lead on implementing new software as assigned
• Prepares regular reports and analysis for Board of Commissioners or Administration
• Performs General Ledger maintenance
• Administers County Wide Credit Cards, Gas Cards, Amazon Accounts, etc.
• May act as team lead in the absence of direct supervisor.
• May also assist with duties such as passport application processing, permits, website maintenance, and elections
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Business Administration or related field (Preferred)
• Two years of related accounting/bookkeeping experience 
• Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate in Accounting, Business Administration or related field will be considered
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Driver’s License valid in the State of Minnesota

Supplemental Information

This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 pm.  the 2026 starting salary for this position is 29.69 hourly, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $44.53.

How To Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link.  Online applications are stored on a secure site.  Only you and authorized employees have access to the information submitted.

When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process.  A DD214 and any supporting documentation must be included with the employment application.  

Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include but are not limited to gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.

Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the application or background investigation process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer