Utility Financial Settlement Analyst

City of Bryan; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bryan Electric Utilities seeks a Settlement Analyst to manage data collection, validation, billing, and reporting for BTU and ERCOT, including energy trading settlements and Power Purchase Agreements. The role handles invoices, shadow settlements, disputes, and daily accounting processes.

Candidates should have a degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong Excel and data skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced utility environment with accuracy and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field with strong analytical skills.
• 0Experience in utility accounting or settlements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and validates BTU load, generation, purchased power, and financial data by 15-minute intervals daily.

Skills

Data analysis

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Math, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Customer Settlements

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 07/27/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

The Settlement Analyst is primarily responsible for all electric power market settlement activities between Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ), which oversees the Texas electric grid, including data collection/validation, accounting, billing, reporting and disputes. This position is additionally responsible for the management, accounting, billing, payment, and settlement of all Power Purchase Agreements and physical and financial energy trading activity between BTU and its counterparties.

Essential Job Functions

• Gathers, analyzes, and validates all BTU load, generation, purchased power, ancillary service and financial data by 15-minute intervals on a daily basis.
• Ensures that ERCOT power market settlement data and documents are correct, accurate, timely and are applied as per market protocols.
• Prepares and submits appropriate dispute documents to ERCOT , with supporting backup information.
• Prepares an ERCOT Shadow Settlement daily.
• Monitors and maintains acceptable credit levels with ERCOT .
• Processes all ERCOT and Counterparty Invoices for payment.
• Provides credit analysis support on power purchase counter-parties.
• Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all ERCOT metered polling points across the BTU system.
• Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all Distributed Energy Resource metered polling points across the BTU system.
• Prepares monthly reports for Management and Fiscal Services.
• Performs various generation, transmission, or market studies, and/or administrative duties as delegated/required.
• Performs historical analyses of price, volume, and cost to report annual metrics and provide operational insight to management.
• Assists in annual audits as necessary.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Math, Economics, or a similar field of study; OR an Associate’s degree plus at least two (2) years of directly related experience in utility accounting or settlements, data analysis, and/or in an accounting/finance related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an electric utility’s accounting, risk, or energy trading function.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of

• ERCOT , FERC , and the utility regulatory environment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including laws and regulations related to electric utility systems.

Ability to

• Learn department functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed department processes and procedures.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.
• Understand and apply contractual obligations accurately.
• Multi-task and work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment.
• Set priorities, plan, organize, and carry out assigned tasks in an efficient manner.
• Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Develop, analyze and interpret data.
• Manage, track, and report progress of multiple projects.
• Interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Perform responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exercise good judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and the initiative to take on new responsibilities.
• Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong mathematical and data analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including twenty-five pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment may include but is not limited to: telephone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, and vehicle.