Analyst, Gas Supply

Socket.dev; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire in Birmingham, AL seeks an Analyst, Gas Supply to manage monthly gas cost and sales reporting, maintain invoice records, and process supplier invoices to contract and tariff specs. The role supports accounting, treasury, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong accounting, tariff interpretation, and data-reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret tariffs and pipeline-related documents.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly gas cost and sales summary for the Company’s Gas Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Reporting departments.
• Maintain the supply and transport invoice records and produce various summary reports.
• Process and approve Gas Supply invoices for payment by verifying accuracy to contracts, tariffs, and pipeline statements and reconciling differences.
• Generate and check invoices to confirmations and maintain sales records.
• Prepare and distribute all gas cost summary reports and reconciliation details for various departments.
• Communicate with internal and external personnel to resolve volume, price, and/or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare responses to data requests and internal project needs as needed.
• Schedule and maintain pipeline volumes daily; minimize imbalance and charges due to misalignment.
• Respond to transportation customer inquiries regarding consumption, rates, and invoice computations.
• Prepare information for PSC data requests; maintain compliance documentation.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Lead by example in support of company values: safety, integrity, and diversity.

Skills

Computer skills

Accounting knowledge

Tariff reading

Pipeline bulletin boards

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Database applications

Internet bulletin boards

Job description

Summary

Spire is seaking an Analyst, Gas Supply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce monthly gas cost and sales summary for the Company’s Gas Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Reporting departments
• Maintain the supply and transport invoice records and produce various summary reports
• Process and approve Gas Supply invoices for payment by verifying the accuracy to sales contracts, tariffs, and pipeline statements and reconciling any differences
• Generate and check invoices to confirmations and maintain sales records
• Prepare and distribute all gas cost summary reports and reconciliation details needed by various departments
• Communicate with all internal and external personnel necessary to resolve volume, price, and/or payment discrepancies that arise
• Prepare responses to data requests, internal project needs, and internal accounting issues as needed
• Schedule and maintain pipeline volumes on a daily basis and try to minimize imbalance and scheduling charges that are caused by the misalignment of receipt and delivery volumes
• Respond to transportation customer inquiries regarding consumption, rates, and invoice computations
• Prepare and maintain information as needed for compliance with PSC data requests
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets, word processing software, database applications, and various Internet bulletin board systems
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting requirements so that the proper information is relayed to the appropriate departments
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret LDC and pipeline tariffs to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of pipeline bulletin boards
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and keep up with many responsibilities at the same time
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Normal office conditions with periodic field visits
• Typically, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.