Energy Settlements Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association•Westminster, CO

20h•$72,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for performing energy accounting, energy reporting, and billing duties for the Energy Markets Settlements function. Note : There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Energy Settlements Analyst I, job grade 6; Energy Settlements Analyst II, job grade 7, Energy Settlements Analyst III, job grade 9; or Senior Energy Settlements Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire. Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. Senior Energy Settlements Analyst Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000 Energy Settlements Analyst III Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000 Energy Settlements Analyst II Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000 Energy Settlements Analyst I Hiring Salary Range: $72,000-$88,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Requirements

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
Working knowledge of power terminology and electrical configurations.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
Ability to examine and analyze data for errors and inconsistencies.
Ability to produce detailed work products with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
General knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures.
Eight (8) years of progressive experience in a corporate business environment.
Experience including collecting, analyzing, validating, reading and reconciling data.
Willingness to cross train in other positions within Settlements, if required.
Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with, or knowledge of, energy imbalance and RTO/ISO market processes and settlements activities.
Billing and settlements experience, preferably with an electric utility.
Experience with software such as OATi, Itron/MV-90, OSI PI, and RTO/ISO settlements systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly electric service bills for member systems.
Conduct settlements activities associated with energy imbalance or RTO/ISO markets such as CAISO and SPP.
Collect, analyze, and validate meter reading data used in power billing and other related activities.
Notify any meter-data provider of data that appears to be inaccurate and coordinate with the provider to correct erroneous data.
Perform counterparty checkouts to verify and reconcile both quantity and pricing for electric power and energy, natural gas, and wheeling transactions conducted with non-member systems.
Prepare and/or verify purchase and sale invoices for non-member transactions including electric power and energy, electric transmission, natural gas, and natural gas transportation.
Prepare and/or review monthly interchange and energy imbalance accounting reports.
Analyze new and existing energy, wheeling, and natural gas transactions, and develop sound methods for accounting and reconciling both quantity and pricing.
Work with internal and external customers to resolve billing discrepancies.
Review, analyze, and evaluate power purchase and power sale contracts and similar agreements to determine metering and billing methodology and to verify contract compliance.
Review and analyze miscellaneous transactions for accuracy and proper billing methodology; ensure proper reconciliation of associated accounts.
Prepare sales revenue, purchase power expense, and transmission revenue and expense information for submittal to Accounting, regulatory agencies, and internal customers.
Conduct analysis and prepare reports for distribution to internal and external customers on a regular or ad hoc basis.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
May be asked to fill-in during the Manager’s absence.
Cross train with other Settlements staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life Insurance
401K
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid Leave Benefits