Rates Analyst

Fergus Falls, MN
401 East Washington Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA

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.

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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 - $95,000 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 Support Linc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

our careers page at  Applications accepted through March 6, 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

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.

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