Financial Analyst, Utilities Finance

Responsibilities

• Facilitate direct utilities payment via 3rd party utility payment processor & AP.
• Prepare annual store level budgets for direct and landlord utilities across several cycles.
• Ensure procurement activities are factored into budgets and forecast accordingly.
• Provide forecast variance analytics vs plan.
• Track escrow adjustments and year end invoices related to landlord utilities.
• Manage fiscal month end responsibilities, verifying P&L accuracy.
• Complete account reconciliations timely with a strong understanding of account aging.
• Provide monthly usage by commodity by store for Annual Impact Reporting.
• Collaborate with ESG team to meet reporting requirements.
• Avoid collecting green certificates related to deregulated contracts as needed.
• Identify high usage outliers and partner with utility analyst to research.
• Assist Facilities on impact of energy reducing capital projects (LED, HVAC, EMS).

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree
• +1 years of related work experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially in Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft and running PeopleSoft queries is a plus

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $52,000 - $75,000
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups