Business Analyst – Utility Services

Little Rock, AR, USA

Utility Services / Full Time

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.

The Business Analyst in Utility Services Provides business analyst support with day-to-day office operations of multiple departments including personnel support and accounting support in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payables (AP).

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains invoices for services provided to clients according to contracts. Maintains accurate billing records and account files related to the billing and payments received. Provides guidance and counsel to customer and client inquiries.
• Analyze monthly financial reports for accurate revenue and expenses. Manage and oversee AR/AP aging reports.
• Participates in the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for B2W software. Maintain and create reports, train new users, track jobs, users, and equipment accurately to ensure billing information is reported and billed timely.
• Prepare bids and contract information packages.
• Reconcile and submit monthly credit and fuel card expenses for payment by designated deadlines.
• Serve as contact for incident reports, including maintaining incident report log, photos, and other related documents. Oversee and manage the insurance claims for reimbursement.
• Oversees the electronic and achieved filing systems for multiple departments.
• Handles stress effectively and works well with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, SharePoint, etc.) and Adobe.

 Minimum Experience Required

• Analyst II: At least 2 years of related experience
• Analyst III: At least 4 years of related experience

 Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience with AR and AP

Benefits

• 2 Retirement Plan Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.