Utility Analyst

Utility Analyst

Position Summary :

The Utility Analyst is responsible for the maintenance of the company's utility invoices, accounts and third-party utility company. They are also responsible for clerical and accounting work performed in the procurement department.

I. Position Responsibilities : Essential

• Reviews and reconciles CASS funding requests & utility invoices
• Researches any utility invoice discrepancies from Schneider Electric & CASS funding files
• Maintains relationships and regular contact with utility vendor, utility providers, properties, and field personnel.
• Prepares monthly / quarterly / yearly utility variance expense reports
• Researches and prepares responses for the monthly P&L report
• Files annual utility data on Energy Star or state-mandated utility tool
• Maintains the Resource Advisor utility Web tool
• Analyzes utilities and creates benchmarking among like properties

Works with the Construction Group to walk identified properties to asses and make repairs

InTown contact for all procurement opportunities in deregulated markets

Prepares stock reports from Resource Advisor

Emails stock reports to ROMs as requested or on a predetermined schedule

Main point of contact between Intown Suites and Schneider Electric

Assists with general procurement department tasks when necessary and special projects as required

Coordinates with other departments as necessary.

Notify supervisor immediately of any safety, security, and / or violations as they relate to utilities

Manages our national waste hauler account and any franchise waste locations

Main point of contact for field issues

Perform a right-sizing analysis twice annually

Review and process consolidated monthly waste invoices

II. Essential Skills / Credentials / Experience / Education

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. College degree preferred but not required.

Minimum of 12 years of analytical experience; utility analysis and invoice processing experience preferred.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving

Detail-oriented with the ability to research and resolve site and invoice utility issues.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and strong general MS Office skills.

Time management skills

Proactive self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our internal customers and our external partners

Knowledge of plumbing & utility terms

Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language in order to interact with staff and handle administrative duties, etc.

Capable of interpreting reports and company data to make informed decisions; demonstrates sound mathematical reasoning to calculate variances.

General computer proficiency. Proficiency in MS Office.

Ability to compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communication.

Ability and flexibility to work long hours on a regular basis and as business conditions demand.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

Ability to organize tasks, time, and team efforts efficiently.

III. Mental and Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Effectively manage high stress situations and multi-taking / prioritizing deadlines

Ability to effectively deescalate issues with projects and / or team members

Ability to make sound, clear and concise decisions

Physical Demands

Typical in-office environment moderate noise level and open cubicle environment

Indoor work with hard and carpeted

Sitting for eight (8) hours

This position is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust

Extensive use of hands and fingers for manipulation of keyboard, answering phone calls (100% of the time).

Use of computer terminal, which requires extensive eye contact with a video display

The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely (outside of Company Directed Guidelines) is not permitted. Currently, the in-office work model is a hybrid with 2 days remote / 3 days in the office.

Travel Demands :

None

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers / supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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