The Settlements Analyst will provide settlements support to the Asset Operations team for assets in ongoing operations and ensure accurate processing of settlements, landowner payments, and other various activities to support the operational obligations of the company.
Main Accountabilities:
Prepare monthly revenue and expense accruals estimates for Accounting and provide support for any inquiries
Produce monthly invoices and reconcile settlement discrepancies with various ISOs and off-takers
Generate and maintain landowner payment files in direct collaboration with multiple groups such as site staff, Legal, and Records and Information Maintenance
Prepare various ad hoc analyses (historical and “what-if” forward-looking)
Support the development of standard business processes and optimization of existing processes
Support the development of tools and processes and the tracking of obligations under the major contracts of an operating wind farm (e.g., PPA, Turbine O&M, Landowner, and Tax Equity)
Support Asset Operations staff in maintaining and strengthening relationships with landowners, off-takers, ISOs, and other stakeholders critical to the success of the company’s operations
Collaborate with accounting regarding A/R and A/P requests associated with settlements and landowner payments
Interface heavily with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner
Additional duties as required
Direct reports: 0
Travel: 0 -10%
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Proficiency with Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
Preferred: experience with database management/analytics (SQL), macros (VBA), data reporting (SQL Reporting Services/Crystal), dashboard/BI (Tableau, Power BI)
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred
Behavioral Requirements:
Ability to apply EDPR NA’s visions and values
Ability to perform duties in a collaborative working environment
Ability to quantitatively analyze data derived from different software platforms and present results visually and qualitatively
Statistical and analytical skills
Problem-solving ability
Stakeholder management
Persistence needed to follow through and achieve results
Verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to be self-motivated
Preferred: Ability to learn and use software programs
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
Lifting:Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Vision/Hearing:Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Safety:Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Economics (preferred) Bachelors of Finance (required)
Experience
Experience with database management/analytics (SQL), macros (VBA), data reporting (SQL Reporting Services/Crystal), dashboard/BI (Tableau, Power BI) (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)