Rates Analyst

Join Us as a Rates Analyst!

Location: Fergus Falls, MN (Hybrid work options available)

Why Otter Tail Power?

At Otter Tail Power, we power communities with reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly electricity. As a Rates Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping our pricing strategies to support our mission.

Your Impactful Role:

- Build and manage reporting systems to track rate recovery.

- Prepare and file revenue recovery rider filings for each state we serve. Create and update revenue collection and rate forecasts to analyze recovery trends.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek driven individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and deliver excellence. Ideal candidates will:

- Embrace innovation and adapt positively to change.

- Manage time and tasks independently with strong prioritization skills.

- Demonstrated analytical skills with a strong curiosity to understand the underlying purpose and mechanics of assigned tasks.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports, regulatory filings, and internal documentation.

- Think independently and stay curious about our industry and regulations.

Essential Knowledge:

- A 4-year degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics) or equivalent experience.

- Solid understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP or other relevant frameworks, is preferred. Familiarity with accounting practices specific to regulated utilities is a plus.

- Strong Excel skills to support financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical tasks.

- Demonstrated success in working collaboratively to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality results.

What We Offer:

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 $69,000 - $87,000 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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