Summary

This role supports and analyzes the Cooperative’s various revenue?related activities, ensuring accurate billing, audits, deposits, collections, and professional resolution of member and public inquiries. It produces dark fiber pricing and quoting, updates key annual financial calculations and supports oversight of Large Power Dedicated Facilities (LPD) by providing insights that strengthen financial planning. The position also assists with legal matters involving uncollected accounts, estates, claims, and insurance issues. Overall, it focuses on efficient use of member resources and improving internal policies and procedures within its areas of responsibility.

Reporting

• Reports to: Manager of Revenue & Reporting

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute SVEC’s other revenue opportunities and its subsequent billing, auditing accounts, deposits, collection activities, adjustments, and other necessary billing
• Coordinate and execute the dark fiber pricing structure on behalf of SVEC and facilitation of quote process with interested parties.
• Coordinate and execute the communication tower lease agreements, pricing, renewals, and billing.
• Produces annual updates to the Cooperative’s line extension investment, member deposit calculation, and pole attachment rate.
• Assist with the Cooperative’s oversight of LPD consumers and subsequent requirements and processes.
• Assist with legal procedures relating to uncollected accounts, estates, and other Cooperative activities.
• In collaboration with department manager, develop, analyze, and manage operational procedures and documentation of data flow as it relates to area of
• Assist with development and management of system controls to ensure data
• Assist with the development and management of specifications and evaluation of proposals for Cooperative’s property, casualty, & liability insurances, to include Directors and Officers
• Assist with handling of insurance and member claims.
• Assist with the handling of the Cooperative’s retail access
• Assist in producing and presenting accurate and timely financial statements, as
• Assist with the preparation of audit work papers, answer auditor's questions, and assist with payroll audits and employee benefit plan
• Assist other members of the department in producing accurate and timely financial statements, as
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings to include rate-case administration, tariffs, and terms and
• Assist with the annual budget
• Assist with long range financial forecasts by providing information related to areas of
• Develop spreadsheets that summarize data for departmental
• Analyze and report financial results and
• Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process, including account analysis and
• Provide financial information to Cooperative personnel as a basis for management decisions regarding member facing
• Must maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and
• Prepare necessary reports and paperwork as assigned. Maintains records for all insurance policies and certificates of
• Other duties as assigned and be willing to cross-train in other areas of the department.
• Assist in special projects as

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required and a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training equivalency preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Rural Utility Service (RUS) Cooperative Accounting preferred.

Knowledge

• A thorough knowledge of rural electrification and Cooperative principles.
• Working knowledge of RUS chart of accounts preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances.
• Has and maintains valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and be able to operate SVEC vehicles.
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of all safety equipment.
• Must pass physical exam, drug & alcohol testing initially; drug/alcohol test randomly.
• Ability to handle the challenge of operating efficiently under a very flexible schedule due to the number of unanticipated and unplanned requests for services from the various individuals, departments and outside contacts with whom this position is involved.
• High level of concentration on accuracy, timeliness, flexibility, reasoning, ability to prioritize and maintain
• Leadership ability and the ability to motivate peers toward goal achievement.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a timely manner within established guidelines under minimal supervision.
• Ability to stay current on changes to all areas for which this position has responsibility.
• Capability to present oneself in a professional manner when communicating with external contacts.
• Ability to work well with other departments’ personnel and to break down “silos”.
• Ability to analyze situations/data and offer reasonable solutions on a variety of issues and topics.
• Ability to see the “big picture” (how it all fits together).
• Ability to dissect and resolve complex problems quickly and systematically. This includes all decisions relating to accounting problems/questions; cash management within guidelines of Board policy, adjustments/changes to correct improperly recorded transactions; answer questions on problems, issues and questions from all functions, including billing, cash receipts, accounts payable, transportation, work orders and inventory.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality with regard to associate, member, and corporate information.
• Commitment to integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, duties, responsibilities, and the management of time while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use office equipment including telephone, computer, and other systems and related software in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Must be able and available, during all types of weather conditions, to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and other times outside normal duty hours to assist in service restoration and other emergencies that may arise or when the workload demands.
• Must always maintain an operating telephone or personal communication device at his/her place of residence. Ability to contact the telephone or personal communication device must be made available to SVEC for the purpose of contacting the manager to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business.
• This position involves primarily inside work. Must be able to lift objects unassisted (up to 30 pounds). Some standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to a minimal degree.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

About Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Chartered in 1936, SVEC maintains over 8,100 miles of electric lines and serves more than 97,000 member accounts in the counties of Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland (all), Page (all), Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren in Virginia, and the city of Winchester (all). Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative was the first electric cooperative chartered in Virginia. SVEC is governed by a democratically elected 10-member board of directors. Each year, at SVEC’s annual meeting, directors are elected by members. Directors serve four-year terms.

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