Utility Analyst

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Utility Analyst manages utility billing data across a diverse real estate portfolio, analyzes utility invoices and usage, supports stakeholders with utility-related questions, and contributes to sustainability reporting and special projects. The role includes utility billing and data management (approximately 70%), stakeholder support and customer service (approximately 10%), sustainability reporting and analytics (approximately 10%), and special projects and performance analysis (approximately 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Sustainability, or a related analytical field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, and large dataset management.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service mindset and willingness to collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility billing analysis, utility data management, or sustainability reporting.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate operations.
• Exposure to data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Understanding of accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis concepts.
• Coursework or experience related to energy management, utility systems, engineering, sustainability, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility billing data across a diverse real estate portfolio.
• Review, validate, and analyze utility invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with vendors, utility providers, Accounting, and Property Management to resolve issues.
• Maintain utility databases and ensure data integrity across reporting systems.
• Monitor utility consumption, costs, and trends to identify anomalies and opportunities for improved performance.
• Support utility rate analysis and evaluate rate structures to optimize utility expenditures.
• Develop recurring reports and dashboards related to utility usage and costs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for utility-related questions from Property Management and Accounting teams.
• Respond to inquiries regarding utility billing, account setup, service issues, and consumption trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve utility-related processes and workflows.
• Build strong working relationships with utility providers and third-party vendors.
• Support annual sustainability reporting efforts by collecting, organizing, and analyzing utility consumption data.
• Assist with greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption reporting.
• Contribute to internal and external sustainability disclosures and performance updates.
• Support data collection and validation for environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with measurement and verification (M&V) activities for energy and water efficiency projects.
• Support analysis of resource reduction initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving energy, water, waste, and sustainability data.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and research to support sustainability and operational objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time