What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Financial Systems Analyst position at Unitil Service Corporation?
Our Company
More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
- Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.
Position Purpose
Work with the Sr. Reconciliation Process Lead with reconciling revenue, cash remittance, customer billing financial information so that the monthly posting of journal entries to the general ledger is valid, accurate, complete and timely. To resolve in a timely manner, differences between the Customer Information System (CIS) data bases and the general ledger control accounts. Assist in the periodic updates and conversions to the CIS and other customer operations software. Assist the Sr. Reconciliation Process Lead in supporting regulatory filings and any research relating to audit inquiries. Prepare and complete the accurate and timely monthly billing of miscellaneous receivables, supplier related invoices provided by the Energy Supplier Services Coordinator and Energy Contracts. Provide back up support to the Energy Supplier Services Coordinator. Work closely with Sr. Reconciliation Process Lead and Supervisor to ensure departmental and company goals are met. Effectively and professionally communicate with others within the department, client companies and cross functional areas in order to foster a positive working environment.
Principal Accountabilities
Time %
End Results
70%
Prepare all supporting schedules and necessary financial information pertaining to the monthly reconciliation and sundry billing to ensure accurate and timely delivery of such information to internal and external customers. Assists in the preparation of various financial reports for accounting, finance, regulatory affairs, internal management, as well as internal and external auditors. Perform under the direction of the Sr. Reconciliation Process Lead coordinating the month-end (Customer Accounts Receivable) portfolio reconciliation, including periodic balancing of revenue, cash and billing determinants during the month, for all customer classes in all the Unitil companies. Also perform under the direction of the Analyst an audit “proof” of all CIS sub-system data before authorizing the monthly financial journal entries to be passed to the general ledger. Expedite information to support the effective cost recovery of amounts due to the company through the regulatory process. Assist the Sr. Financial Systems Analyst/Reconciliation Process Lead with the reconciliation and review of the total portfolio billed through Customer Information System.
20%
Provide support to billing and credit by providing pertinent reports and documentation. Assist in the analysis of existing systems and procedures and recommend improvements to maximize effectiveness of billing and collection processes. Work with programmers and other company personnel as needed to initiate approved recommendations.
10%
Provide support for miscellaneous accounts receivable (non-regulated billings) to include providing copies of billed invoices to internal and external customers. Perform weekly/monthly reconciliations along with timely delivery of reporting to internal customers. Provide support and invoices produced by Energy Supplier Services Coordinator and Energy Contracts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field of study.
- 2-3 years experience in technical or financial analysis.
- High degree of analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all aspects of excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
- High pressure, deadline sensitive, extended work schedule may be required.
Unitil is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
