Energy Billing Specialist

Energy Billing Specialist
Location: Fully Remote - EST preferred (US)
Competitive Pay: $85-100/Hr (W2)
Duration: initially through 12/31/2026 (expected extensions)
Schedule: 40 hrs/week (Mon–Fri)
Start Date: April
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation & sick leave

Job Overview:

We're looking for an Energy Billing Specialist to support financial reporting and billing operations for a growing data center portfolio. This role focuses on invoice reconciliation, accrual management, and billing process improvements, working closely with finance, accounting, and analytics teams.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reconciliation & Accruals:

• Execute and support monthly and quarterly close processes, identifying proactive solutions for process optimization.
• Manage monthly energy accruals by reconciling cost estimates, General Ledger (GL) entries, and internal invoice trackers in collaboration with finance, accounting, and Energy Analytics.
• Apply a strong understanding of accrual accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Cross-Functional & Relationship Management:
• Act as the primary cross-functional liaison, managing relationships across Accounting, Treasury, and COE.
• Serve as the main Point of Contact (POC) for investigating and identifying root causes of financial data mismatches between the system of financial record and Energy's invoice database.
• Provide payment issue resolution by triaging and resolving instances of non-payment or incorrect payment processing.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and develop insights into the cash posting process.
• Map payment processes, covering invoice receipt, payment, and treasury/cash management.
• Document and improve upon existing processes, with a focus on automation and scale.
• Manage and establish billing processes for our client's expanding portfolio of leased data centers.

Must-Have Skills:

1. Finance & Accounting Systems Experience (5+ years, including accruals, reconciliations, GL management)
2. Proficiency in Excel (Essential; bonus for VBA, SQL, Python)
3. Analytical Mindset (Experience working with large datasets)
4. Cross-Functional Communication (Ability to work with Accounting, Treasury, COE, and other teams)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Strategic Problem Solving: Proactively identify gaps and drive effective solutions.
2. Domain Expertise: Experience in energy or data center related fields.
3. Process Excellence: Document, automate, and scale processes through effective mapping and continuous improvement.
4. Vision Alignment: Cultivate a shared vision for a common and consistent approach.
5. Effective Communication: Maintain clear, proactive, and strong communication for successful relationship management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Finance/accounting experience (CPA not required)
• Advanced Excel; comfortable with SQL/Python
• Analytical, works with large datasets and cross-functional teams
• Proactive problem-solver, improves processes, closes gaps
• Strong communicator, takes initiative
• Perfect for an analytical finance pro who excels in Excel, enjoys process improvement, and helps scale billing for growing data centers.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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