Accountant

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.