Accounting Specialist - Finance

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for an Accounting Specialist in the Finance Department.

The purpose of this position is to accurately and efficiently maintain the accounts payable documentation for all County funds to ensure the timely payment of claims and documentation for audit purposes. This position ensures that all disbursements are properly coded for internal and external financial reporting purposes.

• Organize and maintain accounts payable files
• Maintain disbursement ledgers and journals
• Maintain internal telephone and credit card billing
• Maintain Court Administration internal billings
• Meet deadlines of weekly Auditor and Commissioner warrants for payment
• Collect information for State Auditor
• Enter vouchers and claims data from various departments and special revenue funds into one batch for payment processing
• Review and examine vouchers and invoices for department head approval, mathematical accuracy, and overall correctness before processing payment to ensure accurate records
• Code and allocate claims to proper general ledger accounts for payment processing
• Authorize printing by the County Treasurer’s office of the necessary checks for timely payment of outstanding claims and invoices
• Scan all documents related to the accounts payable process
• Assist with HRA accounts payable
• Oversee the accounting of county assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Cross‑train and assist other positions within Finance, Property & License Management service team, including answering phones, property tax collection, and assisting customers at the counter
• Accept U.S. passport applications on behalf of the Department of State in accordance with directives of Passport Services, properly allocating fees and ensuring all required materials are submitted; meet annual training requirements
• Assist voters with the registration process and locating polling places; assist with mailings; participate in election night activities for state, primary, and general elections
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May assist with duties and responsibilities outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan

• Associate’s degree or two‑year technical certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Two years related work experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Valid driver’s license

This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:00‑4:30 p.m. The 2026 starting salary for this position is $23.97 per hour, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $38.51 per hour.

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

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.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco‑free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer