Energy Accounting and Finance Jobs

Call Center Operations analyst
Philadelphia PA

The Real Time Analyst possesses a strong working knowledge of real time call center operations, staffing, call center metrics and scheduling. This position is responsible for providing clear and concise statistical reporting in a diverse environment. The workforce analyst monitors intra-day call traffic and real time staffing to ensure optimal service levels and metrics\goals are achieved on an interval and daily basis. This position is required to make timely, proactive recommendations to management based upon changing business needs and maintain detailed record keeping. The Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage daily service levels to plan • Coordinate staffing to plan with operations management • Make recommendations to operations management on staffing levels to balance service objectives and cost • Keep operations and workforce management informed real-time of service risks or issues • Maintain agent schedules in real time • Act as central communications point for any technology or facility issues affecting call center and support operations • Other duties as required • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 or 2003 including Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as an email client • High School Diploma or equivalent • Interact in a professional manner with teammates, leaders, and others • Excellent human relations, communication and team skills • Proficient, analytical, decisive, troubleshooting skills • Focused and able to work independently • Must be able to be stationary at the computer for extended periods of time • Maintain a high level of attendance and punctuality in accordance with

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Business Analyst
Oak Brook Terrace IL

Manage Smart Ideas-related data and content from and for the Web, create various project reports and performance analyses, and assist in event planning and outreach activities. •Download entire screen prints of various Smart Ideas Web pages (as directed by Mkt Mgr or Specialists), communicate hard-copy mark-ups of pages by Mgr/Specialists for implementation; upload files. •Monitor performance and budget of Google Adwords accounts •Work with Mkt Mgr and Specialists on ad hoc requests to determine the effectiveness of various marketing tactics •Proofread marketing collateral and customer communications •Transcribe and distribute minutes at various Marketing meetings

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Manager - Corporate Tax
SAN ANTONIO, TX US

Responsible for federal and state income and franchise tax compliance including responding to federal and state audit information document requests (“IDR’s). Works closely with income tax audit and tax accounting groups. Assists in identifying planning opportunities to minimize federal and state income taxes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree required. Master’s degree and CPA preferred. A minimum of ten years experience in corporate state income tax compliance is desired, preferably in a similar industry or corporate environment. Experience using Insource or similar tax preparation software is required. Must have experience performing tax research using tax services such as CCH, RIA, BNA, etc. Manage personnel and processes well. Identify issues and resolve problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required because of interactions both inside and outside the tax department. Personal computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required, Microsoft Word is preferred. Communicate effectively. Work independently and efficiently.
CANDIDATES WITH GREATER QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR A HIGHER LEVEL POSITION.

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Business Planning Manager
Tampa FL

Provide business support for Energy Supply’s ("ES") efforts to successfully operate in a changing generation environment. This position will provide financial support and a business perspective to assist the overall operation of the power plants. This includes responsibility for the annual and multi-year budget and business plan process, and facilitating communication to team members regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement. Directs administrative activities and staff related to plant cost control activities and may have responsibility for cost control oversight over warehouse operations, coordination for transportation purchases, repairs and maintenance, facilities maintenance, and telecommunications needs. Responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures are in place and observed to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsible for developing, tracking and analyzing annual budgets of Big Bend Station & Energy Supply Services (by far the largest portion of recurring ES O&M, capital and environmental spending). 2. Coordinate and develop the plant's annual and mutl-year budget and business plan process. Prepare presentations and financial analysis for Plant Director and VP of Energy Supply. 3. Develop forecasts utilizing budgets and actual results to help facilitate management of the business. Work with station management staff to create awareness and assist in the development and implementation of action plans. 4. Provide financial support, information and analysis to ES Business Planning Manager regarding costs and revenues. 5. Provide the station management staff with appropriate strategies to manage costs to the Business Plan. 6. Ensure cost related activities and charges are recorded appropriately to maintain Sarbanes - Oxley compliance. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, other revenue processes residual revenue, FCRC programs, payroll, account payable transactions, fuel expense, inventory and capital projects. To include evaluation and development of financial processes for new programs and/or processes as needed. (Has approval authorization for up to $100,000). 7. Support the development of forecasting and budgeting systems/tools within the plant, business unit company-wide. 8. Prepare monthly variance analysis and forecast along with other operational/efficiency reports. This includes monthly Sarbanes-Oxley reporting, year-end for O&M and capital related costs. 9. Resolve business and systems issues working with Utility Accounting, purchasing, contract's administration, Information Technology, legal and/or other TEC departments, Coordinates storm preparion for equipment and transportation needs. 10. Develop, implement and manage cost tracking procedures and systems, and identify and champion profit and cost control opportunities. May include supporting negotitations with outside vendors, suppliers, or others to create a more efficient or cost effective solution. Make presentations to management and/or plant personnel to facilitate implementation. 11. Provide guidance to plant personel to determine financial treatment for station equipment and supplies. Ensure appropriate procedures and controls are in place for fuel inventory process. Assist in coordination and control of the payroll and accounts payable administrative processes and procedures for the plant including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Must be able to translate profitability or cost cutting goals into a course of action. Proficiency with financial systems, financial analysis techniques, and thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts is required. A general knowledge of ES and TEC financial systems such as: * General Ledger * Workman * Budget Prep * CostWatch * Payroll EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred.

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Business Services Manager - EP
BLOOMINGBURG, OH US

THIS POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH THE BLOOMINBURG, OH AND THE LINDEN, IN SITE. CANDIDATE CAN LIVE NEAR EITHER LOCATION. TRAVEL BETWEEN THE TWO PLANTS IS NECESSARY.
The Business Services Manager (BSM) is responsible for the Ethanol Plant(s) financial oversight, capital budgeting, cost accounting, expense budgeting, financial and statistical reporting. The BSM will coordinate activities in calculation, posting, verifying, and recording financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. The BSM has the following major accountabilities:
• Acts as liaison to Corporate Accounting, Plant Accounting, Commercial and Plant Operations.
• Compiles or provides access to individual reports or composite reports as required by management or government agencies.
• Coordinates and interacts with internal and external audit team.
• Identifies problems and inconsistencies, and determines appropriate corrective procedures.
• Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers, vendors, reporting agencies and customers.
• Develops and reviews company business process documentation for accounting-related requirements.
• Manages support relationships and systems integration for accounting and commodities software.
• Responsible for plant reporting financial forecasts, monthly operations stewardship, capital budget tracking and reporting, analysis of variances to plan, etc.
• Coordinates duties among accounting staff and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
The BSM will have a home plant in which they office. The BSM is expected to travel and provide continual oversight of Accounting procedural and process guidelines within area of responsibility. The BSM will be assigned specialty leadership for Commercial, Transactional Accounting, SAP reporting, Forecasting, and Budgeting, providing focused support with key areas dependent upon business priority.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an emphasis in Accounting required. A minimum of ten (10) years industry accounting experience and at least 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisor role required. Expertise with accounting software systems; experience with SAP a plus. Expertise with MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

For the complete job listing and how to apply go to: Business Services Manager - EP

Plant Accountant - Albert City
ALBERT CITY, IA US

Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day accounting activities
which may include ensuring accurate recording of all plant accounting
transactions and effectiveness of internal financial controls.
Maintains plant Trade Accounts Payable by reviewing, coding, and
matching activity for payment of Trade invoices. Maintains plant
Accounts Receivable by reviewing all product sales. Ensures
appropriate pricing and supports periodic audits (external or
internal), ensuring accurate recording of all accounting transactions
on a daily basis, supports continuous close processes and maintains
accurate reconciliations of accounts on a monthly basis. Works with
Accounting Associate with daily GP extract of purchases and sales
plus participate with monthly physical inventory observation. Assists
in data collection or documentation support for month end accruals or
other journal entries required to with monthly financial close
process. Prepares and submits timely filings for selected
governmental reports, maintains local reporting system and provides
support to plant management in analysis of operating financial
results, ensuring adequate functioning of internal control system and
compliance with processes and procedures. Facilitates accounting
related questions for Plant. Coordinates with Plant Management Team
and Accounting Management to prepare annual operating and capital
budgets for review and approval of corporate management.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting
or Finance preferred. Minimum three years of experience in
accounting required, preferably in a manufacturing environment. CPA
certification preferred and recommended. Broad understanding of
generally accepted accounting principles, theories, and ability to
apply them to the Corporation's accounting needs required. Broad
knowledge and understanding of PC/computers, data processing, and
programming relating to the accounting functions desired. Excellent
communications and writing skills required to interact with internal
and external contacts. Working knowledge of Great Plains and SAP a
plus.

For the complete job listing and how to apply go to: Plant Accountant - Albert City

ETT Financial Analyst
Austin, TX

Responsible for short and long term financial forecasts, and other financial analysis services to senior management on short or long term multi-discipline projects, initiatives and ongoing operations. Responsible for special studies; including the monitoring of economic performance, reviewing of corporate activities to ensure that the greatest degree of effectiveness and efficiency is achieved and making recommendations for improved performance. Also responsible for corporate wide financial performance measures.
1. Initiate, formulate and recommend for approval, corporate financial models and plans including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.
2. Develop and prepare corporate plans, including the identification of significant strategic issues and development of contingency plans.
3. Develop assumptions for, prepare and monitor monthly/quarterly/annual operating forecasts and projected financial statements and sources and uses of funds.
4. Make recommendations relative to spending levels and rate relief timing and amount. Develop and prepare pro forma rate case data, testimony and support witnesses as required.
5. Develop and prepare special analytical or statistical evaluations of corporate business opportunities and make recommendations.
6. Develop, monitor and evaluate Business Unit/Support Services operation and maintenance budgets, including prioritized list of requirements; make recommendations relative to acceptance or modification to those plans.
7. Review capital improvement requisitions and contracts including the review or development of economic analysis.
8. Prepare and make reports to executive management and Board of Directors as assigned or required.
9. Develop, monitor and evaluate corporate performance measures.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting with five to six years of related financial analysis, forecasting and reporting experience.
Heavy excel use requiring subject matter expert, strong quanitative background, hands on experience using databases like PeopleSoft and Oracle.
Experience in FERC or state regulation in electric, telecom, or gas industry preferred.

For the complete job listing and how to apply go to: ETT Financial Analyst

ETT Project Cost Accountant
Austin, TX

Direct liaison between the ETT management, AEPSC accounting/finance service providers (accounting), regulatory staff and project management staff. Responsible for facilitating and cordinating with project management,accounting/finance, and various work groups on ETT Capital and O&M projects. Responsible for determining cash requirements for capital projects. Ensures all work activities are performed according to plan and established schedules, in accordance with standards and rules between ETT and the service provider and in compliance with regulations
Determine cash requirements for transmission capital projects.
Coordinate with project managers/coordinators to monitor the current and forecasted expenditures on each project.
Prepare monthly/semi-monthly reports for management accumulating the current, year to date and project to date expenditures compared to budget (including AFE’s, Capital and O&M Budgets) as well as prior periods.
Monitor and analyze the monthly and year to date expenditures to the capital approval/budgets preparing a summary variance explanation for management.
Assist management in tracking and approval of project invoices, deposits, interconnect agreements and CIAC payments.
Verify and coordinate with project managers to insure that transferred assets/projects are insured properly.
Review and approve monthly billing from AEPSC, inter-company charges and vendor payments to the appropriate general ledger accounting or projects.
Coordinate with AEPSC accounting personnel to develop the monthly cash projections needs for the on going projects and anticipated project transfers.
Review the monthly financial statements, compared to the budget and forecast.
Coordinate with AEPSC budgeting and forecast group to prepare the annual budget. Oversee the preparation and review of the annual and long-range budget for projects and O&M.
Analyze budget overruns/under runs, actual spending and prepare a variety of statistical reports.
Prepare presentations and reports as management request.
Assist in initiating and review policy and procedures.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance with five to six years of related accounting and/or financial analysis experience. Strong background in accounting and/or finance desired. Heavy excel use requiring subject matter expert, strong quanitative background, hands on experience using databases like Oracle and PeopleSoft. Experience in FERC or state regulation in electric, telecom, or gas industry preferred.

For the complete job listing and how to apply go to: ETT Project Cost Accountant