Senior Analyst, Finance Services

natgridProd•City of Syracuse, NY

2d•$84,000 - $98,000

About The Position

About usNational Grid is hiring an Senior Analyst (Finance Services) for our Billing & Collections department in Syracuse, NY. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow ourselves and our business. Job PurposeThis opening is for an analyst position within the Credit & Collections department of National Grid. Credit & Collections falls within the Revenue Cycle Management organization, a part of the Finance Services group. The position will report to the Credit & Collections manager of Compliance, serving under the director of Credit & Collections. The successful candidate will work primarily with the Liens & Legal group, which seeks to secure debt through legal measures. The successful candidate will also ensure that all processes and policies within Revenue Cycle Management comply with regulations surrounding legal actions, such as bankruptcy, receivership, and estate management.Key Accountabilities

Requirements

A two- or four-year degree is preferred, or equivalent experience in a related field.
Experience in the utility or energy industry is preferred.
Experience in credit & collections is strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
Moderate to advanced knowledge of MS-Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, including learning new software applications.
Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and analysis.
Demonstrated dependability and professional interpersonal awareness.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions
Demonstrated ability to motivate others.
Greater technical expertise.
Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and predictive analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Collect and maintain group operational data.
Prepare responses to requests for group data.
Prepare regulatory and legal documents.
Monitor operational practices for compliance with regulations, laws, and company policies.
Oversee revisions to operational policies and procedures.
Work with external vendors.
Work with other Revenue Cycle Management departments.
Prepare company communications.
Prepare reports in MS-Word, MS-Excel, and/or MS-PowerPoint.
Write and execute data queries.
Manage the daily workflow of the group's operational processes.
Investigate, diagnose, and remedy interruptions in process volume or quality.