Utility Financial Settlement Analyst

Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Customer Settlements

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 07/27/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

The Settlement Analyst is primarily responsible for all electric power market settlement activities between Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ), which oversees the Texas electric grid, including data collection/validation, accounting, billing, reporting and disputes. This position is additionally responsible for the management, accounting, billing, payment, and settlement of all Power Purchase Agreements and physical and financial energy trading activity between BTU and its counter parties.

• Gathers, analyzes, and validates all BTU load, generation, purchased power, ancillary service and financial data by 15-minute intervals on a daily basis.
• Ensures that ERCOT power market settlement data and documents are correct, accurate, timely and are applied as per market protocols.
• Prepares and submits appropriate dispute documents to ERCOT , with supporting backup information.
• Prepares an ERCOT Shadow Settlement daily.
• Monitors and maintains acceptable credit levels with ERCOT .
• Processes all ERCOT and Counter party Invoices for payment.
• Provides credit analysis support on power purchase counter-parties.
• Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all ERCOT metered polling points across the BTU system.
• Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all Distributed Energy Resource metered polling points across the BTU system.
• Prepares monthly reports for Management and Fiscal Services.
• Performs various generation, transmission, or market studies, and/or administrative duties as delegated/required.
• Performs historical analyses of price, volume, and cost to report annual metrics and provide operational insight to management.
• Assists in annual audits as necessary.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Math, Economics, or a similar field of study; OR an Associate’s degree plus at least two (2) years of directly related experience in utility accounting or settlements, data analysis, and/or in an accounting/finance related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training.

• Experience with in an electric utility’s accounting, risk, or energy trading function.

• ERCOT , FERC , and the utility regulatory environment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including laws and regulations related to electric utility systems.

• Learn department functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed department processes and procedures.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.
• Understand and apply contractual obligations accurately.
• Multi-task and work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment.
• Set priorities, plan, organize, and carry out assigned tasks in an efficient manner.
• Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Develop, analyze and interpret data.
• Manage, track, and report progress of multiple projects.
• Interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Perform responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exercise good judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and the initiative to take on new responsibilities.
• Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted…