Tariff Analyst

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

CMS Energy Tariff Analyst role in Michigan focuses on maintaining and configuring the billing system to ensure tariffs and accounting standards are met. You will collaborate with Legal and Rate Administration to apply accurate rates and regulatory requirements.

The job requires SAP configuration, research of billing issues, and supporting regulatory proceedings with audit documentation. Strong communication and multitasking are essential in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 2+ years in rates, billing in utilities.
• Associate degree with 4+ years in rates, billing, auditing in utilities.
• High school diploma with 6+ years in rates, billing, auditing in utilities.
• Experience with reports, data analysis, and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams and collaborate with stakeholders on SAP configuration.
• Research and resolve moderately complex billing issues and discrepancies.
• Support regulatory proceedings by reviewing tariff proposals and preparing documentation for audits.
• Review production and audit simulation invoices after rate configuration changes.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions for billing configurations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as business needs require.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Influence & collaboration

Communication skills

SAP Front/Back Office

Billing configuration

Time management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Job description

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Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Tariff Analyst is responsible for maintaining and configuring the Company's billing system to ensure compliance with accounting requirements, tariff provisions, regulatory standards, and billing accuracy. This role collaborates closely with business partners, Legal, and enterprise-wide leadership to ensure adherence to all applicable rates, tariffs, and regulatory requirements. The Tariff Analyst supports the configuration of standard and moderately complex billing requirements while ensuring accurate billing and consistent tariff application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in assigned project teams and collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential issues or conflicts related to SAP configuration. Opportunities to lead projects and initiatives may be available.
• Research and resolve moderately complex billing issues, including customer complaints and billing discrepancies.
• Support regulatory proceedings by reviewing tariff proposals for potential billing system impacts, providing production invoices for audit requests, assisting the Rate Administration team with Staff and Intervenor Testimony reviews, and preparing PFD and final order summaries.
• Independently review production and/or audit simulation invoices following the implementation of rate configuration changes transported to production.
• Perform moderately complex account setup activities, including the development and maintenance of standard work instructions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as business needs require.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information, conduct research, and manage highly confidential and time-sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements, organizational structure, and utility industry practices.
• Ability to influence others and build strong working relationships across the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in SAP Front Office and Back Office processes, including Business and Technical Master Data, as well as Business Intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of billing configuration, including billing schemas, rates, pricing keys, operands, rate types, and rate determinants.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, tasks, and assignments in a dynamic environment.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Finance, Legal Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline, with two (2) or more years of experience in rates, billing, customer service, and/or auditing within a utility environment. Experience in report creation, technology adoption, change management, and/or data analysis is required.
• [OR] Associate degree in Business, Political Science, Finance, Legal Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline, with four (4) or more years of experience in rates, billing, customer service, and/or auditing within a utility environment. Experience in report creation, technology adoption, change management, and/or data analysis is required.
• [OR] High school diploma or GED with six (6) or more years of experience in rates, billing, customer service, and/or auditing within a utility environment. Experience in report creation, technology adoption, change management, and/or data analysis is required.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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