Financial Services Analyst (Revenue and Fuel Accounting)

CPS Energy•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex accounting reconciliations and associated financial analysis on revenue and fuel accounts; performs technical accounting research to determine proper implementation of complex accounting standards and prepares various auditing schedules. Prepares, reviews and monitors the revenues, fuel transactions, financial reports and activity to ensure transactions have been properly recorded and reported. Prepares analysis and reporting on retail bad debt allowance, miscellaneous receivables and financial ratios and prepares earnings monitoring report. Prepares PBC’s and X-files for the financial audit and other assigned projects and tasks. Responsibilities may include working with other departments within Controller, Financial Services and customers outside of Financial Services.

Requirements

Accountant/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing technical and analytical solutions.
Knowledge of accounting/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing financial and operational solutions.
Relative experiences in financial/project management for Operational Units.
Understands processes and procedures in specialized field.
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.
Ability to identify alternative solutions for development of decision-making proposals, which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant Certification.
Extensive experience as an accountant/analyst or in a related field.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
Proficient in SAP, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion.
Relative experience in supporting the electric or gas utility industry.

Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, and monitors fuel energy transactions, reports, and activity to ensure transactions have been properly recorded and reported.
Prepares accounting entries for ERCOT payables and receivables, miscellaneous receivables, various revenue accounts, etc., and conducts research and analysis in those areas.
Prepares the monthly retail Bad Debt Allowance Expense and prepares receivable aging reports.
Performs complex statistical/variance/trend analysis on accounts/reports.
Performs numerous account reconciliations and roll forwards, some highly complex.
Prepares and analyzes financial statements, such as the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Sales, Revenue and Fuel/Gas Cost Summary, and analyzes the relationship and variances therein among other financial statements.
Prepare various internal and external reports related to retail and wholesale revenues and expenses.
Perform accounting research and formally document findings by preparing white papers on various topics.
Prepares Hurricane (mutual aid) and TxDOT invoice billings, and coordinates billing and collection projects.
Performs other projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Prepares numerous PBCs and X-files for the financial audit and assists with proofreading and reviewing the audited financial package.
Prepares and delivers presentations and data to upper management and addresses and researches questions.