Grant Accountant/Manager Level I

Grant Accountant/ Manager

About AVEC: Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is a non-profit electric utility serving residents in 59 locations throughout rural Alaska. AVEC is owned by those it serves. With a commitment to superior service and sustainability, AVEC serves as a lifeline for its members, ensuring they have access to essential energy resources. As a member-owned cooperative, AVEC values integrity, teamwork, and innovation in all aspects of its operations.

Position Summary: The Grant Accountant/Manager at Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is responsible for managing all financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with grant conditions, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. This position plays a vital role in overseeing grant-funded projects, maintaining cost controls, and fostering strong relationships with grant agencies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Manage grant funding from Federal, State, and private grantors, including tracking financial status and drawing funds as needed.

- Maintain accurate accounting cost controls for all grant-funded projects and process incoming invoices.

- Prepare and submit monthly financial reports on grants to funding agencies and internal departments.

- Draw grant funds from funding agencies, monthly or as deemed necessary to meet the Cooperative's cash flow requirement.

- Review and implement grant budgets in accordance with reporting requirements.

- Perform closeout reporting for all grants as required by individual grant agencies, including final cost reports and/or closeout summary.

- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 and assist with annual audit.

- Provide Grants receivable schedule and grant reimbursement reports for the annual audit.

- Obtain and maintain Public Notary.

- Assist with funding applications for grants, loans, and bonds as needed.

- Prepare materials for internal and external meetings and maintain working relationships with other departments.

- Occasionally travel to communities and present on grant-related topics.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field. Education requirement can be met with experience.

- Specialized knowledge at a professional level in accounting and finance is required.

- Strong background with fully integrated computerized accounting systems preferred.

- Familiarity with federal grant reporting is preferred.

- Previous work experience in a cooperative or electric utility is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Reliable, punctual, and productive

- Positive attitude toward people and business

- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and accurately orally and in writing

- Proficient in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite

- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

- Math skills commensurate with and supportive of the other requirements of the position

- Ten key by touch

- Demonstrated skills in research, analysis and problem-solving

- Demonstrated planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills

- High degree of flexibility to meet multiple and changing priorities

- Ability to adapt to change and work efficiently under pressure

Physical Demands:

- Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear.

- Repetitive motions with hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding.

- Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- Able to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package. Starting pay $37.00 per hour depending on experience. We offer excellent benefits including 401K Plan with Employer Match and Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, Employer paid pension). Paid leave (PTO) starting at 21 days per year and up to 6 weeks maximum. We also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and 1 Birthday Holiday.

Other benefits include Medical and RX (PPO or HSA plans available), Dental, and Vision - OR - cash in lieu of benefits. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life paid for by company. Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.