Senior Analyst, Complex Settlements

The AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Houston is seeking a Complex Settlements Senior Analyst to lead invoicing and settlement activities for key accounts within AES Clean Energy. You will allocate charges, ensure data accuracy, and drive automation projects to scale processes.

You will collaborate with origination, settlements and commercial teams while maintaining strong compliance and audit-ready documentation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3+ years in complex settlements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS or related field.
• 3+ years of complex power settlements/accounting experience.
• Understanding of RTO/ISO charge types, calculations, rules and data flows.
• Experience with Energy trading, settlements, scheduling, operations and back office.
• Familiarity with Adapt2/Allegro ETRM systems is a plus.
• Understanding of end-to-end energy market/process and close deadlines.
• Ability to read and translate complex contracts into settlements processes.
• 3+ years of energy industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Power Query skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing of key accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Settlement parameter/condition accuracy throughout the process.
• Primary interface between origination, settlements, and commercial groups.
• Track incoming assets and power agreements; prepare setup for settlement.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness for assigned accounts.
• Ensure timely accounting and settlements; support audits.
• Test and implement market protocol/tariff changes in processes and systems.
• Integrate new agreements into existing processes.
• Automate/improve processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation and meet control/compliance requirements.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Energy industry knowledge

Excel skills

Data interpretation

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/MIS

Tools

Adapt2

Allegro

Excel

Power Query

ETRM

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

The Complex Settlements Senior Analyst will be responsible for the invoicing and settlement of accounts assigned to Complex Settlements. Also for allocating charges based on several parameters and work closely with other Clean Energy teams to ensure proper and timely invoicing, payables, and accounting. In addition, it will play a key role in digitalization and automation projects and will have a strong understanding of AES Clean Energy’s assets and products. The position will report to the Manager of Complex Settlements.

Primary 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/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 request.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate AES CE setup in external payment systems.
• Coordinate counterparty setup throughout internal systems.
• Create/maintain process documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, other areas may be considered.
• Complex power settlements/accounting experience 3+ years.
• Complete understanding of RTO/ISO charge types, calculation, rules, procedures, and data flows.
• Experience working with Energy trading, settlements, scheduling, operations, back office.
• Experience with ETRM and Bid-to-Bill systems Adapt2/Allegro useful.
• Understanding of end-to-end energy market/process
• Understanding of Accounting principles and processes, with particular appreciation to close deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and translate complex contracts, applying requirement into settlements process.
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in the Energy industry.
• Detailed understanding of energy commodity transactions.
• Office Products experience with intermediate/advanced EXCEL skills , Power Query skills a plus..

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.