COMPANY INTRO

The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association provides leadership, advocacy and support services to 25 consumer-owned electric cooperatives. The association provides critical services to the state’s electric co-ops and the 3 million consumers they serve.  

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a numbers ninja with a passion for precision? Can you effortlessly balance accounts and spot discrepancies from a mile away? Do you enjoy the challenge of making sure every cent is accounted for and every transaction is smooth as butter? 

The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is searching for a Finance Specialist to join our team. You’ll play a key role in our financial operations, focusing on accounts payable and receivable. Your day will involve processing invoices, managing payments and ensuring our financial transactions are recorded accurately. 

But it’s not all about numbers! You’ll collaborate with a fun and creative team where your insights and input will be valued. Your ability to analyze financial data and communicate your findings clearly will be crucial in supporting our financial health. 

We’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field or an associate’s degree combined with two or more years of experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of software, and experience with SAGE accounting software is highly preferred.  

View the full job description here.

BENEFITS 

We provide a competitive salary starting at $50,000 as well as a world-class benefits package and the pleasure of being part of a fun, talented team.  

LOCATION 

Our office is located in Nashville, a destination known for music-filled streets, hot chicken and an abundance of outdoor activities. 

The attributes listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint),
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and external stakeholders such as member cooperative financial professionals, external contractors and consultants, auditors, bankers, customers, and others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong listening skills
• Must be self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, develop, and work independently
• Ability to operate office equipment, including printers, copiers and phones
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment
• Strong mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and ratios), including the ability to process data and to use a calculator

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday within between departments or facilities
• Ability to interact frequently with others through phone, email, virtual meetings and written correspondence
• Occasional need to lift or maneuver files and boxes of stored documents
• Travel required 5-10 days per year

About Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association

The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is a trade association established to serve the needs of Tennessee’s electric cooperatives. The association represents 25 individual power distributors including Tennessee’s 22 electric cooperatives, one municipal system and two electric cooperatives in northwest Georgia. The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association exists to provide leadership, advocacy and support to unify and empower Tennessee’s consumer-owned electric co-ops. The association empowers cooperatives to improve everyday life for their consumer-owners through the reliable delivery of safe and affordable energy and the advancement of Tennessee’s rural and suburban communities.

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