Energy Compliance Analyst - Renewable Energy (U.S. Energy)

U.S. Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Energy is seeking an Energy Compliance Analyst to support regulatory compliance in the renewable energy sector. This role focuses on business continuity and involves extensive collaboration with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background, proficiency in Excel, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities include developing compliance programs, reporting for regulatory agencies, and maintaining relationships within the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Audit or a related field in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Experience working with outside/external parties or clients.
• Proactive at problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compliance program development and implementation.
• Compile reporting and audit obligations for regulatory agencies.
• Prepare renewable instrument transaction processes.
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Position Summary

The Energy Compliance Analyst will support the Energy division within U.S. Venture. The primary responsibility of the Energy Compliance Analyst is to support business continuity and create value to the business by supporting new commercial activity from a regulatory perspective. This role will have key focus on supporting U.S. Energy's renewable business. The Energy Compliance Analyst will communicate with internal and external business partners to complete compliance activities and develop within the Energy Compliance team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the continued development and implementation of the compliance programs for the U.S. Venture Energy division for all energy commodities production, generation, blending and import/export activities
• Compile the registration, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and audit obligations of state and federal regulatory agencies including but not limited to EPA, EIA, CARB, ODEQ, WFRS, CFR
• Prepare the renewable instrument transaction processes, including registration, generation, separation, transfers, retirement and any related monthly/quarterly/annual reporting of RINs, LCFS/CFP credits, allowances, offsets, VCUs and RECs
• Actively participate in the implementation and maintenance of written policies and procedures associated with the development of U.S. Venture Energy division program(s) with emphasis on regulatory requirements
• Develop relationships with counterparts in the industry to stay abreast of relevant changes in the regulatory and compliance landscapes
• Develop understanding of the regulatory framework within which the business must operate (e.g., EPA, CARB, ODEQ, WFRS, CFR, ISCC, CleanCounts, etc.) and evaluate areas of significant risk
• Understand strategic planning to better understand business direction and implement processes in alignment with business needs.
• Coordinate with Operations specific to day-to-day functions, such as Trading, Scheduling and Business Development, in order to adhere to regulatory requirements
• The role may have specialized responsibilities in refined or renewable aspects of compliance
• Identify potential problems or pitfalls and actively resolve
• Find ways of automation within processes to remove redundancies or manual practices.
• Attend training and development opportunities to expand industry and regulatory knowledge base.
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

This Role Might Be a Great Fit If:

• You are confident in your analytical skills and have a strong proficiency in Excel to organize and validate information.
• You manage multiple projects independently and stay organized without constant oversight.
• You communicate clearly and timely with external counterparties and feel at ease leading calls.
• You are comfortable working with complex regulatory text and can interpret detailed requirements accurately.
• You can be firm and direct when needed while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• You handle delays, slow responses, or shifting priorities with steadiness.

This Role Might Not Be the Best Fit If…

• You struggle with regulatory reading, detailed documentation, or rule‑based work.
• Excel and analytical tasks feel overwhelming or outside your comfort zone.
• You are uncomfortable reaching out to external parties or avoid leading discussions independently.
• You need frequent supervision, reminders, or a highly structured workflow to stay on track.
• Juggling multiple responsibilities and projects or frequently shifting priorities causes significant stress.
• You take work frustrations personally and have a hard time handling work delays from others that are outside of your control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Audit or a related field in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Experience working with outside/external parties or clients
• Excellent communication, relationship building skills
• Proactive at problem solving
• Ability to develop cross functional relationships and responsibilities, as well as those with project partners and third‑party consultants
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and high‑level attention to detail

DIVISION

U.S. Energy

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H‑1B, TN, E‑3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

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