Rate Analyst

Job Summary

The Rate Analyst is responsible for complex analysis, activity based cost aspects, and conducting detailed studies related to cost-of-service studies for gas and water services, impact fee analysis, and rate development. This role also involves monthly rate analysis and execution of rates into the Customer Billing system.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Accounting, Finance, or Rates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the utility industry.
• Prior experience in rate analysis, rate setting, or rate development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis.
• Identify business non-conformances, analyze, and find root causes.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and electronic devices, including Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise wide software.
• Prepare and present financial modeling, incorporate detailed research, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with federal, local, and state regulations.
• Collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing Required: Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen upon hire.

Essential Functions

• Calculate and maintain accurate and timely system updates for all rate changes.
• Administer all changes within a rigid timeframe to ensure accurate billing to all customers.
• Assist in the preparation and review of various analyses in support of gas and water rate recommendations, cost-of-service studies, and allocations.
• Provide ongoing analysis and auditing of SAP customer account setup fields.
• Prepare and compile statistical reports and surveys required by AGA, AWWA, and other agencies.
• Participate in troubleshooting, testing, implementation, and validation of system enhancements, changes, and upgrades.
• Distribute gas and water rates and rate schedule changes as necessary.
• Attend and participate in meetings with management.
• Perform ad hoc customer analyses and develop “what-if” scenarios to support decision-making.
• Aid in analyses and support for third-party entities where billing services are provided.
• Prepare Impact Fee studies to evaluate cost recovery associated with system growth and infrastructure investments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Movement/Traverse - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Rarely
• Transport/Carrying - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
• Ascending/Descending - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicating/Talking - Constantly
• Communicating/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Cordination - Frequently

Environmental Requirements

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting, and noise.
• Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement: Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.