Analyst-Business Process (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide a variety of analytical services that support, improve, and promote the Business Management practices for the natural gas business unit. The Analyst-Business Process will act as a first-line resource for internal analytics and business systems support.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years' work experience as an analyst with reporting, invoicing, or natural gas pipeline system functionality design and testing may be accepted as a substitute for a degree.
- With a degree, minimum one (1) year experience as an analyst, or in a role involving significant invoicing, reporting, or project management work.
- General understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to multiple business segments and internal and external customers/clients.
- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power BI and Outlook.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
- Effectively communicate to team and management (both verbal and written) issues that relate to department goals and results.
- Must be able to work effectively with our team and related departments within the organization.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.
- Ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, and complete duties and projects consistent to department objectives with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work in a regulated environment that includes handling of sensitive company and customer information.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
The physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- General office working conditions.
- Infrequent but occasional travel (sometimes overnight) across a reasonable geographic region may be required.
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- None
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or Engineering.
- Experience in the natural gas industry or regulated natural gas transportation environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of FERC regulatory and accounting rules as well as Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is desirable.
- Experience with Natural Gas Pipeline Management systems.
- Experience with Crystal Reports, Power BI or other third-party reporting software.
- Knowledge of the various business units of Tallgrass.
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
- The annual salary range for the position will be $65,000-$75,000/yr.
- Analysis & Reporting:
- Create and maintain/coordination with IT for internal tool and Power BI dashboards that support existing business.
- Perform ad-hoc research and analysis and prepare reports on existing commercial activity as requested.
- Produce and maintain existing shipper profiles and tools as needed.
- Prepare and review monthly cash out index rate analysis.
- Prepare presentation materials as needed.
- Participate in customer visits as needed.
- Invoicing:
- Role of pipeline closer coordinating the inter-departmental close responsibilities for monthly invoicing process.
- Enter and validate Max Tariff, Discount and Negotiated rates into the gas pipeline management system.
- Gather support and respond to questions related to quarterly and annual SOX testing.
- Participate in monthly closing process, validating charges and validating system accuracy. May include some review of shipper invoices.
- Analyze opportunities for system improvements to streamline billing and invoicing processes.
- Accounting:
- Interact with Accounting to track and collect Accounts Receivable.
- Communicate revenue to operational accounting to ensure proper entries and accruals.
- Prepare intercompany invoice for 858 capacity.
- Review and code month 3rd party transport (858) transportation invoices.
- Regulatory:
- Interact with the Regulatory Department to thoroughly understand and apply rates to approved interstate gas transportation and storage services, routine rate changes, bill charges associated with Regulatory filings.
- Produce various reports and/or data for Regulatory filings, support of inquiries and rate cases.
- Information Systems (User):
- Actively use natural gas pipeline management system to source data for shipper analysis, contracting and invoicing.
- Work with IT as needed to develop reports and dashboards to meet departmental needs.
- Write specifications, develop detailed test cases, create, and execute test plans and provide feedback to IT for changes/additions to natural gas pipeline management system.
- Complete special projects, annual objectives and other duties as assigned.
- Assemble, analyze, and present information from various databases/datasets.
- Thoroughly understand and apply appropriate business practices, rules of operation (Tariff) and rates to respective interstate natural gas rate schedules.
- Data requests as needed. These requests include those from Corporate, Regulatory, Accounting Internal Audit and Management.
- Understand physical operations of interstate gas pipeline and incorporate into sound business recommendations.
- Effectively communicate issues which impact customers, financials and the goals of Business Management and Commercial Teams.
- Routinely evaluates monthly processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Infrequent but occasional travel (sometimes overnight) across a reasonable geographic region may be required.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
- Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
- Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT US
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
