Job Description:

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities


• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance


• Relocation assistance


• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

Overview

The Settlement Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, enhancement, and support of market and transmission settlement functions including revenue collection, distribution, reconciliation, and ongoing analysis.  The Settlement Analyst provides support for the Supervisor of Settlements, Manager of Settlements, Director of Settlements, SPP organization subcommittees, working groups, and any necessary task forces.

Essential Functions

• Settlement & Other Financial Support


• Resolve client questions, disputes, and data errors in the operations of settlement computations


• Respond to customer and external requests


• Develop presentation materials for settlements training


• Utilize strong analytical and problem solving abilities to facilitate a resolution to issues or questions.


• Update market or transmission settlement reference documents posted on company website


• Develop and maintain a strong level of understanding (subject matter expertise) of the market protocols and SPP tariff


• Develop and implement procedures to support the market or transmission settlement process


• Support or lead system development, product implementation, certification and testing criteria


• Code (SQL, JAVA, SAS) and test the market and transmission settlement charge types to be used in the invoicing process or shadowing of the invoiced charge types as requested


• Identify detailed solutions and improvements to settlement procedures and software to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness


• Support business process development


• Primary support of daily market and transmission settlement activities


• Perform pre-settlement validations of billing determinants from source system interfaces


• Perform post-settlement validations for daily settlement statements and other reports for market participants


• Ensure compliance with all settlement control activities subject to the annual SSAE 16 audit including maintenance of all documentation providing evidence of performance of those activities


• Respond to requests from internal groups for data and financial analysis


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to answer questions and resolve issues


• Assist Director of Settlements, Supervisor of Settlements, and other SPP staff with financial analysis, reporting requests, and other ad hoc assignments as necessary


• Comply with SPP Policies and Procedures

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work duties and responsibilities. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences, or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Two years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement)

Experience Requirements:

• Settlement Analyst I - No experience required


• Settlement Analyst II - Two (2) years of job-related experience


• Settlement Analyst Sr- Six (6) years of job-related experience

Preferred:

• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PPT.


• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus


• Degree in accounting, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics or similar field of study


• Knowledge of electric utility industry


• Knowledge of computer business applications and data base management systems


• Strong knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL and proficiency in writing and supporting complex queries


• Experience with SAS (Analytics, Business Intelligence and Data Management) software

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.


• The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.


• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.


• Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

Should you elect to apply for this position SPP will review your qualifications and if after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Southwest Power Pool is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. SPP adheres to the ADA and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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)

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