Settlements Analyst

Urban Grid Solar Projects; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Settlements Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in the energy transition by managing energy trade settlements. This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to innovative renewable energy projects while ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. With a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, you will thrive in a supportive team that values excellence and impact. If you are an enthusiastic learner with strong analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan with Matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in energy or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly settlement tasks on time.
• Validate accounting entries and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve settlement disputes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Trade Capture Systems

Excel

Job description

Description

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities, and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen, and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy.In addition to 940 megawatts currently under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts ofsolar PV and 7,000megawattsof co-located and stand-alone energy storage.To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield.one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

Job Summary

The Settlements Analyst is responsible for the settlement of energy trades in North America and long-term contracts, invoicing external customers, collaborating with their peers in a variety of processes such as recording accounting entries in the General Ledger, participating in Audit processes, regulatory reporting, liaising amongst other teams and supporting the growth and development of business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that daily and monthly settlement tasks are successfully completed with respect to strict and time sensitive timelines
• Validate, understand and record accounting entries for month end accruals and invoices, and ensure they respect the organization’s accounting standards
• Understand the energy markets’ settlement mechanisms and charge code algorithms to develop and maintain shadow calculations in Trade Capture Systems
• Conduct research and analysis to remain current with market rules that impact settlement
• Optimize revenue reconciliations and seek opportunities to automate and improve validation processes and procedures
• Understand the corporate structure to allocate revenue and charges to the right legal entities with respect to the business strategies
• Compile and validate regulatory reports for submission to a variety of government agencies in North America
• Ensure accuracy in the trade capture systems by collaborating and working closely with Trading and Data Control departments
• Collaborate with external counterparties to identify and resolve settlement disputes
• Participate in system improvements or implementation projects by conducting and executing User Acceptance Testing
• Manage multiple tasks and/or projects in parallel with their day-to-day duties
• Support Asset Management team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience in a related field, preferably in the energy industry or with strong technical expertise
• Enthusiastic learner with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and quality of work
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision and as part of a large team
• Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports
• Ability to self-motivate and work on a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously in an ever-changing environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Capable of solving problems and using sound judgment in the decision-making process
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e. Macros, Pivot Tables, Visual Basic, Power Query)

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary life, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.