OPPORTUNITIES
Pay Grade: M03, M04
POSITION SUMMARY
Completes information collection, verification, security, analysis, application of contracts/tariffs logs and member contacts to ensure monthly billing is produced within established quality, accuracy and timeliness standards. Works with Senior Billing Analyst in development and management of billing software systems including system upgrades, member training and support, development and implementation of policies and procedures and writing and changing rate codes. Maintains system load data and billing information databases; performs analysis related to loading, billing, tariff/contract, costs, settlement procedures, information exchange and other areas as requested. Assures 100% billing back-up capability in support of Senior Billing Analyst.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops, produces and distributes member system monthly billings in conjunction with the Senior Billing Analyst. Assures that billing is of highest quality and accuracy and produced in a consistent, timely fashion in compliance with company policies. Understands, maintains and properly applies tariffs and contracts. Works with Senior Billing Analyst and/or Department Manager to anticipate and resolve issues with staff and/or members. Establishes and maintains a 100% back-up capability of the billing process.
- Performs monthly data collection ensuring accurate data to support billing and other internal/external uses. Works directly with operational technicians to assure accurate and timely data collection. Supports maintenance and implementation of software and hardware for systems. Keeps abreast of current and future metering/monitoring technologies. Establishes and maintains a 100% back-up capability of the data collection process.
- Maintains tools and processes used by the G&T, members and end-consumers to review and analyze data including MV-WEB, “Members Only Site” items related to billing, and other information. Establishes and maintains a 100% back-up capability of the analytical tools control and support.
- Provides technical and analytical support and advisory services to member, company and third party staff related to billing questions and analysis. Supports the Senior Billing Analyst and/or Department Manager in analysis related to load and billing information. Performs other tasks as assigned by Department Manager.
- Assists members with questions and troubleshooting of bills, tools for review of loads and bills and interpretation of tariffs. Proactively communicates with the members regarding ideas relative to billing and customer service to develop and respond to special billing and information needs. Provides education and training for members and company staff concerning billing issues as requested by the Department Manager and/or Senior Billing Analyst. Serves on committees and represents the Power Network on billing and data collection issues as directed by Department Manager and/or the Senior Billing Analyst. Responsible for the training of any Associate Billing Analyst personnel.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field minimum
- In lieu of degree, an additional 10 years’ relevant experience may be considered
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience with electric utilities, with 5 years’ specific knowledge and hands-on working experience with MV90, MV-WEB, MV-PBS, data collection, metering/communication systems and/or billing processing minimum
- Project and program management experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines
- Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at hand
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong customer orientation
- General understanding of electric utility metering technology and telemetry
Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.