Supervisor, Accounting

Owatonna Public Utilities is seeking a Supervisor of Accounting. This position is responsible for the general accounting functions and the financial accounting system at Owatonna Public Utilities. These functions include budgeting, general ledger, reconciliations, treasury functions, tax accounting, and monthly financial reports. Serves as a designee for CFO as needed.

Qualifications for this position are:     

  • Associates degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field is required.
  • 10 years Accounting experience desired. 3 years Utility Accounting experience is desired.
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Outlook and Word.
  • Working knowledge of an ERP system.
  • CPA is a plus
  • Serves as designee for CFO as needed.

Fill out and sign an  application (0.2 MB) and all the  appropriate forms (53 KB) and return to OPU’s Human Resource Department  no later than Thursday, November 21, 2019.

See the complete job description for more information.

Gas/Water Engineering Technician

The Owatonna Public Utilities (OPU) has an opening for a Gas and Water Engineering Technician.  This position performs field engineering, staking and inspections on the Natural Gas and Water Systems. Assists in gas/water designs, layouts, and drawings using a computer aided drafting program.

Qualifications for this position are the following:

  • Two (2) Degree/Certificate in an Engineering field is required such as Civil Engineering
  • Job Experience at a gas or water utility company is preferred.
  • Valid Minnesota Class “D” Drivers License is required.
  • Proficient operation and knowledge of a computer aided drafting program is required. OPU uses “Auto CAD”.
  • Experience with ESRI and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of natural gas and water design code and construction plans is a plus.

Ability to interpret construction/architectural plans is a plus.

Fill out and sign an  application (0.2 MB) and all the  appropriate forms (53 KB) and return to OPU’s Human Resource Department.  Applications reviewed as received.  Position is open until filled.

See the complete job description for more information.