Settlements Analyst
Job Title: Settlements Analyst FLSA: Exempt
Department: Billing & Accounting Location: Houston, TX
Reports to: Billing & Records Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Settlements Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of invoices related to the daily sales and purchases of physical commodities and the associated fees.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of sales invoices by analyzing various documents and reports used to create customer sales invoices and by ensuring the timely transmission of the invoice to the customers.
- Work with customers, transportation teams and commercial teams to resolve sales and purchase invoice discrepancies.
- Assist Billing Team with historical data clean-up while identifying and implementing standard processes.
- Processes vendors’ invoices for product and secondary costs – Responsibility extends to noting and resolving any discrepancies through communication with transportation and trading departments and various vendors.
- Performs ad-hoc analysis and reporting in support of various business opportunities and/or other duties as requested or assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Tauber wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of generating revenues, improving productivity, and/or improving processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and general knowledge of various accounting software systems are required.
- General working knowledge of invoicing, billing and/or accounts payable are beneficial.
- RightAngle experience is a plus
- Energy trading or Petroleum industry experience preferred, but not required.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline is desired, but not required.
Additional Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills and maximum attention to details is critical
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform independent research and analysis and discuss conclusions with senior management is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to wear “many hats” and work well in a lean culture
- Collaborative spirit
- Enjoys being challenged and gaining additional responsibilities
- Flexible
- Focused
- Ability to interact, formally and informally, with all levels of staff ranging from Partners, Commercial teams, Managers and other colleagues is critical
- Positive attitude
- Pro-active approach
Work Environment:
Normal office environment
