Senior Accounting and Financial Analyst

About Clark Energy Cooperative

Clark Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 27,000 members across east-central Kentucky. Established in 1938 and owned by the members it serves, Clark Energy is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses. With approximately 60 employees across three locations, our team takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and supporting the communities where we live and work.

The objective of the Senior Accounting & Financial Services Analyst position is to support the cooperative’s financial integrity by maintaining complete and accurate financial records, producing reliable financial and regulatory reports, and providing analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and other financial services activities in accordance with established accounting policies, RUS requirements, GAAP, and cooperative procedures.

Assumes and has responsibility for results from the activities in the following functional areas:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with RUS Uniform System of Accounts, GAAP, and cooperative policies.
• Track, process, and reconcile work orders in accordance with RUS guidelines to ensure proper capitalization of utility assets.
• Accurately prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations as required.
• Assist in preparing the monthly and annual RUS Form 7 and other regulatory or cooperative-required reports.
• Serve as backup to the Payroll and Accounts Payable functions of the cooperative.
• Maintain other accounts receivable records by generating invoices, reviewing account balances, and ensuring payments are received.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures and related financial analyses.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit as needed.
• Assist with regulatory filings as needed.
• Assist with preparation of the annual financial budget.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support to help management evaluate trends, variances, and operating results.
• Attend training and employee meetings as required.
• Attend and participate in the annual meeting as required.
• Accomplish other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Reports to:
  
  Vice President of Finance
• Supervises:
  None
• Directs:
  None

• Engineering Department – Assist in maintaining accurate work order procedures and verification of expense allocation on invoices and employee time sheets.
• Member Services Department – Verify expense allocation on invoices and employee time sheets.
• Operations Department – Assist in maintaining accurate work order procedures and verification of expense allocation on invoices and employee time sheets.

• Customers – Respond to inquiries and provide information as required.
• Vendors – Exchange information regarding invoices.
• Banks – Exchange information regarding bank accounts.
• Auditors – Assist with financial audits as assigned.

• Typical Schedule:
  
  This position generally follows a 4/10 schedule, working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Flexibility:
  Work hours may occasionally be adjusted to meet business operational needs, including coverage during high?demand periods, holiday weeks, or special circumstances.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field is required.
• A master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of five to eight years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience is required. Utility, electric cooperative, or other regulated industry experience is strongly preferred, including familiarity with the RUS Uniform System of Accounts, RUS Form 7, work order accounting, and plant capitalization processes. Advanced experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and analysis of financial results is preferred.
  
  Experience serving as a backup or lead resource for payroll,…