To assist the CFO in the planning, directing, coordinating and reviewing of all accounting related procedures to ensure proper utilization and internal control of Blue Grass Energy’s assets and to ensure that all accounting records are maintained in accordance with sound accounting procedures.

Assists in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports that satisfy accounting guidelines and procedures.

Assists in the preparation of financial reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, RUS Form 7, and other statistical and comparative analysis.

Assists with the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions and is responsible for processing A/P and Payroll in the absence of the bookkeeper.

Codes contractor invoices pertaining to construction work in process for payment. Verify that contractor invoicing agrees to established contracts.

Prepares the construction fund worksheet for audit purposes.

Assists with the annual audit.

Furnishes members with desired information when requested.

Monitors miscellaneous billings (A/R other), reconciling accounts with general ledger and ensures payments received for amounts billed.

Invoices for accidents, construction work in process, and miscellaneous items as needed. Assign late fees when invoices remain unpaid as required.

Assists with cost accounting and inventory. Processes work orders, checking and making corrections daily. Enters work order close date and assembles work orders numerically.

Makes all necessary journal entries pertaining to work orders.

Handles monthly work order closing procedures according to RUS guidelines and processes labels for scanning.

Tracks, processes and reconciles aid to construction refunds monthly.

Assists with month end general ledger, closing journal entries and month end procedures.

Performs special projects at the direction of Manager of CFO as requested.

 Blue Grass Energy is an equal opportunity employer

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting is desired; however, an Associate’s Degree in Accounting will be considered. 

Work Experience

Two (2) years or more of experience in the accounting field at a utility is    desirable. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must have knowledge of budgeting methods, accounting, insurance, taxes, banking and other financial matters.  Must have initiative to gain a thorough knowledge of RUS accounting procedures.  Must demonstrate accuracy, integrity and confidentiality. Must demonstrate initiative and motivation to organize and complete tasks and meet deadlines, acting independently and with minimum supervision and direction.  Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.  Team player.  Neatness, diplomacy, and above-average skill and ability to work with other employees.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a physical examination when employed.  Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment

Extensive sitting

Working under time pressure and deadlines

Some travel required

Lifting to ten (10) pounds

About Blue Grass Energy

Blue Grass Energy is a progressive member-owned electric cooperative that provides energy to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural members in parts of 23 central and northern Kentucky counties. Blue Grass Energy is guided by its purpose of “making life better, the cooperative way,” and has over 90 employees serving nearly 63,000 members. Blue Grass Energy’s physical infrastructure consists of more than 5,000 miles of distribution line and has four local offices across its communities. The cooperative is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, part of a nationwide family of electric cooperatives exhibiting the core values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Because members are at the center of all it does, Blue Grass Energy members give their cooperative an American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) score of 89, which rates higher than most investor-owned utilities in the country.

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