Senior Energy Settlements Analyst

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities' Energy Settlements group is responsible for the accurate and timely settlement and reporting of contracts with many counterparties. Our team performs work in support of our energy trading function, requiring robust knowledge of electric operations within a power market, fuels (coal, propane, diesel), and natural gas operations. As a Senior Energy Settlements Analyst, you will be responsible for complex research and analysis supporting day-ahead and real-time activity, electric and gas cost adjustment analysis, regulatory reporting, and special projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience (typically five or more years) in accounting, energy settlements, or a comparable analytical or business research role
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment, collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally across teams, and perform work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is valued
Familiarity with Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization is valued

Responsibilities

Collecting, researching, and forming documentation, systems, projects, processes, and resources that inform strategic decisions
Leveraging analytical skills to assess errors and variances to reconcile commodity transaction discrepancies with counterparties and energy markets, and manage disputes
Remaining knowledgeable of and staying up to date on developments in regulations, laws, tariffs, and market protocols applicable to energy trading functions
Establishing a solid understanding of energy trade capture software (e.g., Allegro, PCI, Microsoft Suite)
Improving continuity and auditability of back office communications, procedures, and tools
Validating settlement statements for a given operating period to include pre-settlements, operational and trading feedback, shadow settlements, meter data submittals, and meter data validation
Preparing and reporting on key financial and operational data
Performing trading and settlement reconciliations
Developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity
Supporting all month-end and year-end closing activities as well as year-end audit requirements as needed

Benefits

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave – 3 days per year
Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness