Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1.2 million Kentuckians across 89 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky. As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built. EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer No Expiration Date This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received. Hybrid Remote Schedule This role has the option to be a blend of remote and onsite work if department and business needs allow and with approval from direct supervision. Our hybrid remote work schedule combines three (3) days on premises with up to two (2) days remote. Key Roles This position assists in the administration of the RUS loan portfolio, application for RUS loans, requests for RUS loan fund advances, capital construction funding activities, treasury reporting, investment support, forecast support, financial analysis and maintenance of same in corporate software. In addition, the position assists with internal and external audits. Key Responsibilities ¿ Administers monthly capital construction files and supporting documentation. ¿ Supports construction project closeout activities across Engineering & Construction, Accounting, and with external stakeholders. ¿ Maintains project financing records and monitors project funding to ensure expenditures remain within approved total cost limits. ¿ Processes loan advance and reimbursement requests including progress payments and completion of the required financing documentation. ¿ Assists in the completion of new RUS loan applications and completion of the due diligence work. ¿ Assists with data requests for annual E&Y audit and the three-year RUS field audit. ¿ Assists in the administration of EKPC¿s letter of credit portfolio. ¿ Supports investment accounting and reporting activities. ¿ Assists with compliance-related investment tracking and documentation. ¿ Provides data entry and reviews support for monthly accounting entries. ¿ Assists in the annual budget process. ¿ Understands cash/investment function and serves as a backup for processing cash transactions. ¿ Supports special projects and strategic treasury initiatives

Key Requirements Education:

¿ Bachelor¿s degree in related area required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Experience:

¿ No experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

¿ Proficient analytical skills, including statistical analysis. ¿ Knowledge of finance and accounting including financial statements, financial management and financial instruments. ¿ Knowledge of accounting methodologies, principles, and standards. ¿ Ability to assimilate information and take an original view. ¿ Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills. ¿ Strong customer focus for a broad range of customers. ¿ Effective interpersonal skills; ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization including external contacts. ¿ Thorough organization and record keeping skills. ¿ Ability to prioritize work and manage projects. ¿ Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and judgment. ¿ Ability to work on tasks requiring great attention to details. ¿ Strong teamwork orientation. ¿ Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. ¿ Must be available and capable to remotely initiate and complete banking transactions in the event of corporate system problems, failures and catastrophic incidents. ¿ Must work in accordance with financial institutions' and the Federal Reserve Holiday Schedules to ensure availability of cash as banking/cash management backup. Competencies Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Initiating Action Contributing to Team Success Building Trust Continuous Learning Working Conditions General office environment applies to this position with travel in and outside the system required; travel may be overnight and may require work outside normal hours. Work outside normal hours may be required. Regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate. Must maintain valid drivers¿ license.