Analyst Financial Services

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Date: Apr 1, 2025

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

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Pay Grade

13*

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

 

*Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2025

Position Summary

We are searching for an analyst in the Energy Accounting & Settlements area.  This position will be responsible for the timely and accurate settlement of all physical and financial wholesale energy transactions conducted with the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market as well as daily activities related to counterparty billing and payments.  The successful candidate will have a sound analytical & financial foundation, an appreciation and interest in challenging assignments in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and a clear desire and aptitude for professional growth and development.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Performing functions necessary to support daily cash settlements with ERCOT and other external counterparties.
Ensuring all settlement transactions are per contracts and protocols.
Performing functions necessary to support the month-end close process, including settlement sub-ledger and post-analysis reconciliations.
From large volumes of dynamic data, analyzing and documenting cost allocation results, including making recommendations to management on allocating costs between operational strategies.
Providing input on design requirements of the settlement system.
Monitoring PCI System performance and communicating and tracking issues with vendor and/or EMO IT.
Preparing reports to comply with requirements of PUCT, ERCOT, and internal accounting.
Performing ERCOT protocol research in order to evaluate the impact and determine proper implementation of complex settlement standards.
Writing position papers to ensure that implementation of protocols is well documented and consistent with guidance provided by ERCOT.
Consulting with independent auditors on accounting matters and disclosure requirements as required.
Providing support for the annual IT general controls audit as part of the financial audit.
Preparing PBCs and other supporting schedules for the annual external audit.
Communicating and responding to inquiries, both in writing and verbally, to all levels of CPS Energy on post analysis allocation theory and concepts.
Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex issues independently leveraging internal and external resources

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Extensive experience as an accountant/analyst or in a related field.
Knowledge of accounting/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing financial and operational solutions.
Relative experiences in financial/project management for Operational Units.
Solid understanding of financial principles, financial statements and associated processes and tools.
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
Experience working with moderately complex data.
High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail, to include the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations.
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to complete complex assignments.
Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.
Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information.
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.
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.
This is highest level subject matter/technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and/or experience in ERCOT settlements and billing.
  • Working knowledge and/or experience in wholesale energy markets.
  • Working knowledge of ERCOT market protocols and their application to operation of a diverse generation portfolio to meet load obligations.
  • Experience with computer systems used to manage scheduling, delivery, billing and payment for wholesale energy services.
  • Familiarity with master enabling agreements for wholesale power and natural gas transactions.
  • Familiarity with processes for production cost modeling and post transaction analysis for wholesale power marketing.
  • Familiarity with operational systems used to implement ERCOT deployments, preferably PCI GenTrader.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative
Working with Ambiguity
Driving for Results
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Driving Continuous Improvement
Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and call duty work required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


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