About the role
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Overview
*This position is for the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation*
This position provides administrative and other assistance to the Finance & Operations Division, including invoice processing, data entry, and clerical duties. The role also supports the planning and execution of conferences, events, and tours, with a strong focus on budget creation, expense tracking, and post-event financial analysis. Additional responsibilities include managing fleet vehicle records, supporting facilities operations, and coordinating calendars and logistics for division activities.
Responsibilities
- Enter financial transactions in all cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable modules of the accounting system
- Process invoices and ensure timely payment in accordance with company policies
- Process and review coding and tracking of all division credit card purchase
- Assist in the creation and management of event budgets, including estimating costs, tracking expenses, and reconciling post-event financials
- Compile and analyze data related to events, tours, and departmental operations to support decision-making
- Assemble materials for events and tours (e.g., attendee packets, rooming lists, flight manifests, name badges, recap sheets)
- Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems for all departments within the division
- Support the maintenance of fleet vehicle records, including purchase, sale, and service documentation
- Provide backup support for basic financial accounting functions as needed
- Answer and route telephone calls professionally and efficiently
- Maintain dashboards of progress made in various projects throughout all departments in the division
Maintain regular, predictable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, including room reservations, travel, and accommodations for division staff
- Prepare and distribute reports and summaries for division leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements, including automation opportunities
- Assist in implementation of standard operating procedures
- Support the mission, goals, and objectives of Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
- Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Physical demands: normal vision and hearing (with or without correction), sitting, mobility, lifting
- Mental demands: prolonged concentration, ability to work under time pressure, analytical reasoning, ability to problem solve, and to conduct research
- Environmental factors: standard office lighting, temperature, and noise
- Equipment: keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and laptop
Qualifications
- A combination of formal education, training, and experience to acquire knowledge and skills generally equivalent to those possessed by an experienced high school graduate or acquired through two years of college
- Minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative role preferred
- Flexible, high-energy, forward-thinking/planning, result-oriented individual, strong follow-through, and organizational skills
- Self-starter who anticipates project needs and follows through without waiting for direct instruction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must possess a high degree of integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot; database software; and online registration software
- Experience with financial accounting software, Blackbaud’s Financial Edge preferred
- Ability to work well with others, both inside and outside the organization
- Willingness to travel overnight to attend meetings, as needed
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Shorthand capabilities and/or note taking
- Ability to type at a minimum of 50 wpm
SCOPE OF CONTACTS
State office personnel—Federation and Insurance
Suppliers/vendors
Leadership/members
- Hotel, travel agents and caterers
- Federal and State agency personnel
- Other company departments