Administrative Assistant to Financial Services

Lakeside, Arizona, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FINANCIAL SERVICES Navopache Electric Cooperative is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant - Financial Services in Lakeside, Arizona. NEC is situated within the White Mountains of Arizona, 180 miles NE of Phoenix. It is a place of beautiful scenery and mild climate, with a small community atmosphere where you know your neighbors. The area abounds in opportunities for hiking, hunting, fishing and other outdoors sports. LOCATION: Lakeside, Arizona RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides secretarial and analytical support to the Chief Financial Officer, Member Care Supervisor, & Supervisor of Accounting. Responsible for regular occurring accounting tasks and duties. DUTIES PERFORMED REGULARLY INCLUDE:

Assist Accounting and Billing with regular duties and special projects.

Maintain up to date knowledge and skills necessary to train new hires how to use NEC’s system software to complete department processes and procedures.

Train Financial Services employees as needed.

Act as the point of contact for assistance and preparation of department travel requisitions. Prepare department travel requisitions as needed.

Document/Update policies and procedures for all aspects of Financial Services.

Create/Update flyers, documents and checklists.

Assist with Capital Credits and allocations.

Assist and coordinate member account bankruptcy issues with Billing.

Schedule & organize meetings and events for Financial Services.

Provide follow up assignments and maintain meeting minutes and other records.

Assist CFO with ACC/NMPRC complaints and other related tasks and duties.

Assist CFO, Billing and Accounting with various year-end, quarterly and monthly reports and filings.

Assist in preparing job openings for the Financial Services Department.

Assist in expense reports for Financial Services.

Write and distribute email, memos, letters, faxes, forms and mail.

Performs other duties assigned.

Formal Education

High school education or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Business Administration preferred.

Previous Job Experience

Five (5) years of experience in related position(s).

One (1) year electric utility experience preferred.

Special Skills

Ability to utilize and train others in NEC’s system software processes and procedures.

Ability to communicate well with members, both written and verbal.

Ability to type proficiently and accurately.

Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment.

Have high organizational ability.

Proficiency with Microsoft products.

High proficiency with Microsoft excel.

Accounts Payable and Payroll knowledge preferred.

Have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 4/10s The cooperative is on a 4/10 schedule (Monday through Thursday). SALARY RANGE : $62,632 - $76,483 DOE BENEFITS: Navopache offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package (e.g. vacation, sick leave, Short/Long Disability, 8 paid holidays, NRECA 401(k), pension and more). CLOSES: Open Until Filled NEC: Founded in 1946, NEC is a member owned electric cooperative. Our mission is to serve our communities in the most efficient, safe and reliable way. If you are interested in fulfilling your career aspirations with a service-oriented company, follow the instructions below. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: If you feel you have the proven skills and abilities then you may apply on-line. We require a Cover Letter with your Resume . If you meet the qualifications you will be sent an application to complete. Selected qualified applicants will be contacted for interview scheduling within two weeks of the closing date. EOE/M/F/D/V