Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystStatesville, NCAccounting/FinanceFull TimeEnergyUnited is seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to help guide sound financial decisions across the cooperative. In this role, you'll partner with leaders and teams throughout the organization while supporting financial reporting, accounting analysis, budgeting, cash management, audits, loan administration, and long-range financial objectives.What You'll DoAnalyze financial and accounting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, government requirements, and RUS guidelines.Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to strengthen financial accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.Prepare budget variance analyses for operating expenses, capital expenditures, and other management reporting needs.Collect, organize, and analyze information used to develop the annual budget.Manage and monitor short-term cash investments and help secure cost-effective banking services.Provide monthly analysis and reconciliation support for balance sheet accounts.Prepare and submit loan applications and request loan funds as needed.Prepare audit workpapers and coordinate finance-related audits, including RUS, FEMA, insurance, and the annual financial audit.Ensure required government, RUS, IRS, and payroll-related reports are accurate and submitted on time.Provide financial, budget, and cost-control guidance to departments and district offices.Serve as a backup to the Staff Accountant and assist with finance software, database installations, and data extraction.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.Strong technical knowledge including developing Power BI dashboards and advanced excel skills.Demonstrated experience with budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and financial reporting.Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.Ability to complete the RUS Borrowers' Accounting course within a reasonable period after hire if you do not already have RUS experience.What to KnowSome irregular hours may be required when assignment deadlines are inflexible. Availability may also be needed during adverse weather conditions, major storms, or outages.This hybrid role includes work at an EnergyUnited office and from home. Periodic in-office attendance is required for meetings, training, performance reviews, and other business needs.Employees in non-direct operational positions must establish their domicile within one of the 19 counties served by EnergyUnited or within a 40-road-mile radius of an EnergyUnited office.Ready to help power what's next? If you enjoy turning complex financial information into clear, useful insight—and want your work to support the communities we serve—we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and build your career with EnergyUnited!EnergyUnited is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer