Analyst I or II, Billing (Systems)

SouthStar Energy Services; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthStar Energy Services is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead daily operations across multiple retail gas markets. The role centers on mastering SOPs, system processes, and regulatory requirements while owning UAT for system enhancements and defects.

You will analyze billing issues with SQL, support pricing processes, and drive process improvements. The position requires collaboration with Regulatory, Legal, Customer Operations, IT, and Marketing teams to ensure changes are well

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-4 years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 4 years of experience in consumer services, billing, system operations, or B2C.
• Retail utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in daily operations for designated retail gas markets.
• Monitor and resolve billing and customer communication exceptions.
• Lead UAT for system enhancements and defects.
• Assist monthly pricing processes and verify pricing/promo codes.
• Analyze system concerns using SQL queries and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Legal, IT, Marketing on changes.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Copilot

Teams

Job description

Job Summary

The primary objective of this role is to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in daily operations for assigned retail natural gas markets across multiple states. Responsibilities include mastering standard operating procedures, system processes, and regulatory requirements for each market. The incumbent will lead efforts to monitor, identify, and resolve billing and customer communication exceptions, ensuring compliance and timely correction of system issues. This includes working within the Billing Systems to correct bill cycles, rate codes, pricing, and other identified errors across the following retail markets within SouthStar Energy (SSE) FL, GA, IL, MI, OH, & PA. This position acts as the owner of User Acceptance Testing for system enhancements and defects, collaborating closely with Regulatory, Legal, Customer Operations, IT Support, and Marketing teams to ensure shared understanding of system changes and their impacts prior to release. Additional duties include supporting monthly pricing processes, verifying accurate implementation of pricing and promotion codes, and recommending process improvements. The role requires the ability to analyse system concerns using SQL queries, quantify issues, and propose system enhancements. A strong aptitude for learning and recommending AI tools to improve operational efficiency is essential.

Job Responsibilities

Functional Expertise

• Aligns closely with Regulatory, Legal and Marketing to support all Expanded Market letter requirements while also performing a quarterly audit that ensures all letter content, setup and state requirements are met.
• Monitors billing and error handling for the Expanded Markets; proactively resolving any billing or error issues by running SQL queries and determining the extent of the issue.
• Supports UAT Testing efforts for the Expanded Markets billing system.
• Supports all pricing and promo code set up in the Expanded Markets while also ensuring that any issues with pricing or promo codes are actively researched and corrected as soon as possible.
• Performs a letter audit to ensure that content, layout, mailing timelines as well as all state regulations are being met.
• Reviews daily system generated reports to ensure that all applicable IT functions are working as designed.
• Participates as a SME in Expanded Markets projects by working with the Project Managers in requirements gathering, design, testing and implementation of system enhancement projects.
• Supports the Consumer Relations and Customer Care teams by investigating any billing or letter concerns.
• Serves as reporting liaison for the Expanded Markets System reporting and data requests.

Business Acumen

• Ensures that all SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) are kept up to date by continuously reviewing content and making updates based on system enhancements and project implementations.
• Identifies root causes for billing errors and exceptions.
• Manages the print vendor relationships for Customer Operations.

Engagement

• Liaises with the Marketing Team to coordinate rate updates, monthly billing, promo code updates and any pricing update requests.
• Works with SouthStar personnel to develop and launch new customer operations processes and process improvements.
• Liaises with Vendor and LDC personnel and SouthStar business owners to gather and document requirements for operational changes in the Expanded Markets.
• Liaises with SouthStar business owners to gather and document requirements for deploying system enhancements in the Expanded Markets.
• Works with SouthStar personnel to develop and launch new customer operations processes and process improvements.
• Liaises with marketing team to ensure all promotion codes are set up in applicable systems timely and accurately.
• Supports the SouthStar Customer Service Support rewards and recognition program.

Driving Results

• Gathers and analyzes data from multiple sources to identify and implement new processes and process improvements in billing and Customer Service Support operations for the Expanded Markets.
• Creates project plans with controls, milestones and checkpoints for system implementation projects.

Qualifications

Analyst I

Required

Education, Certifications/Licenses

• Associates degree or 2-4 years of applicable experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

Related Work Experience

• 4 years of experience in consumer services, billing, system operations, or business to consumer (B2C)

Preferred

• Retail utility experience

Analyst II

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of applicable experience

Preferred

• Master's degree or 5+ years of applicable experience

Required

• 5 years of experience in consumer services, billing, system operations, or business to consumer (B2C)

Preferred

• Retail utility experience
• Natural Gas Marketer/Supplier experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision; ability to also operate effectively as a team player, even if located remotely
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate positively and professionally with customers, coworkers and vendors
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong organisational and problem resolution skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with sensitive timelines
• Ability to perform metrics creation, implementation, tracking and reporting for operational departments
• Ability to conduct trending and analysis to identify root causes and possible solutions
• Computer literate; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of Teams and Copilot
• Advanced database knowledge (e.g. developing and executing SQL statements, importing data, etc.)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• The incumbent works in an office environment, with a hybrid schedule, on-site 4 days per week and subject to change per business needs.

Disclaimer

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com . Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 22485

Job Category: Customer Service

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southstar Energy Services