KMEA is Hiring!

Job Title: Director, Finance and Accounting

Company: Kansas Municipal Energy Agency

Summary: At Kansas Municipal Energy Agency we have one Vision. KMEA is passionately committed to the success of our members fulfilling their primary mission of providing reliable and cost-effective energy to their communities. We pledge our relentless focus and dedication to providing new and innovative solutions to help our members achieve this mission.

This Vision is shared by each and every one of our employees. If you too share this Vision, our Agency would like to talk to you. This position is responsible for managing the Agency’s finance and accounting division and all related functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the accounting systems of the Agency, and the preparation of all necessary financial statements.
Responsible for the formulation, implementation and adherence to internal accounting controls and appropriate accounting procedures.
Responsible for invoicing all project costs in addition to managing the Agency’s banking relationship including letters of credit, lines of credit and cash accounts.
Work with other departments to establish invoicing and accounting procedures for new projects and additional cities within a project.
Responsible for developing and preparing annual budgets in addition to facilitating the role of primary contact for the auditors during each annual audit including preparing footnotes and management discussion for the audit.
Responsible for writing and editing financial reports to assist management in measuring the Agency’s financial status and performance and creating special reports to assist with analysis.
Responsible for special assignments requiring expertise in cost accounting and finance.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Candidate must have a minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance. At least 5-7 years the in the energy field or in a related area, or suitable combination of education and relevant experience considered.

Additional qualifications include:

Candidate should exhibit extensive knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Energy and Gas industry.
The candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and have the ability to learn and adapt to other industry-related, proprietary software. Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus.
Must demonstrate ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse material and ability to handle multiple, competing and changing priorities; ability to perform effectively without supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines;
Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication and presentation skills
Ability to interact effectively and professionally, and provide exceptional service, both internally and externally at all times
All Agency employees are expected to exhibit exemplary customer service skills, both with external customers, vendors, visitors, co-workers, and management staff. Their written and verbal communication skills should be concise and effective, they should aspire to excellence in both work and customer service, they should show courtesy to all they encounter while representing the Agency. They are also expected to maintain an air of professionalism in their interpersonal relationships and personal grooming, exercise confidentiality concerning the affairs of the Agency, exhibit a willingness to learn, willingness to problem solve and willingness to step in to help others, and openly and actively participate in the direction of our Agency. KMEA views each of these traits as performance indicators, and employee appraisals reflect each of these attributes as an element of performance upon which employees are rated.

Application for Employment

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative
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