Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.
The Thomas Hill Energy Center is looking for a highly energetic, organized individual for our Office Associate in the Power Production Division!
The Office Associate is a key support role, providing essential administrative services to the Managing Director of Plant Operations and other leaders within the organization. With a blend of clerical and analytical responsibilities, this role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position is within a job family progression; relevant qualifications will determine placement within the progression.
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, presentations, and travel.
- Provide comprehensive support for plant projects, including tracking deadlines and facilitating communications among departments.
- Handle administrative accounting tasks, such as invoice processing, budget tracking, and credit card statement reconciliation.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, maintaining physical and electronic filing systems, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Cultivate superior customer service with vendors, employees, and plant staff while maintaining confidentiality and independence in work execution.
What you’ll need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- College-level course work in business or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years of clerical experience is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
- Experience with basic accounting functions
As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events. Associated’s culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!
To learn more and apply for a position, please visit www.aeci.org/careers. You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.
Internal/External Posting Date: 9/18/2024
An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.
What We Do
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 900,000 customers.
AECI is a cooperative guided by the seven cooperative principles that reflect the best interests of members: voluntary and open membership; education, training and information; democratic member control; cooperation among cooperatives; members' economic participation; concern for community; autonomy and independence.
