Senior Analyst, Complex Settlements

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Houston is seeking a Complex Settlements Senior Analyst responsible for invoicing and settlement of accounts assigned to Complex Settlements. This role requires strong collaboration with various teams and plays a key part in digitalization and automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of complex power settlements/accounting experience, along with a solid understanding of RTO/ISO charge types and energy market processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex power settlements/accounting experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex contracts.
• Understanding of accounting principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely invoicing of key accounts.
• Primary interface between origination/settlements/commercial groups.
• Work to automate and improve processes for scalability and efficiency.

Skills

Complex power settlements/accounting experience

Understanding of RTO/ISO charge types

Experience with energy trading

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields

Tools

ETRM and Bid-to-Bill systems (Adapt2/Allegro)

Job description

Job Summary

The Complex Settlements Senior Analyst will be responsible for the invoicing and settlement of accounts assigned to Complex Settlements, allocation of charges based on several parameters, and coordination with other Clean Energy teams to ensure proper and timely invoicing, payables, and accounting. The role will also play a key part in digitalization and automation projects, requiring a strong understanding of AES Clean Energy’s assets and products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely invoicing of key accounts.
• Responsible for settlement parameter/condition accuracy and completeness throughout the settlement process.
• Primary interface between origination/settlements/commercial groups.
• Track incoming assets and power agreements, preparing setup for settlement.
• Responsible for data accuracy and completeness related to assigned accounts.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting and settlements of accounts.
• Responsible for testing and implementation of market protocol/tariff changes into existing process flows and systems.
• Works to integrate new agreements that may not have existing processes.
• Work to automate and improve processes for scalability and efficiency using available tools and resources.
• Work to ensure all existing and future processes meet control and compliance requirements and assist with audit data requests.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate AES CE setup in external payment systems.
• Coordinate counterparty setup throughout internal systems.
• Create and maintain process documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or other related fields.
• 3+ years of complex power settlements/accounting experience.
• Complete understanding of RTO/ISO charge types, calculations, rules, procedures, and data flows.
• Experience working with energy trading, settlements, scheduling, operations, and back‑office functions.
• Experience with ETRM and Bid‑to‑Bill systems; Adapt2/Allegro experience is useful.
• Understanding of end‑to‑end energy market/process.
• Understanding of accounting principles and processes, with particular appreciation for close deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and translate complex contracts, applying requirements into settlement processes.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in the energy industry.
• Detailed understanding of energy commodity transactions.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, plus Power Query skills.

EEO and E-Verify

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.