<p>Perform daily accounting functions to validate accuracy of Member power, transmission, and fuel sales and purchases. Understand the relationship to after-the-fact energy accounting and the Member energy allocation program to ensure data integrity prior to billing. Approve pre-schedule e-tags and confirm pre-schedule net schedules with the host Balance Authority Area. Work closely with ACES related to front office activities related to our Members and Customers. The ability to think dynamically and independently under pressure is essential.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting, or related field. </li><li>One plus years of power system experience. </li><li>Basic knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Code of Conduct requirements. </li><li>Basic knowledge of power and natural gas supply operations. </li><li>Basic knowledge of OASIS scheduling, NERC Tagging and MCG software. </li><li>Basic knowledge of Class A Full and Partial Requirements contracts and Hourly Cost Causation accounting and software. </li><li>Basic knowledge of AEPCO power, transmission, and fuel contracts including the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff. </li><li>Basic understanding of energy marketing and trading </li><li>Basic knowledge of Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) operations and settlement. </li><li>High mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills and ability. </li><li>High proficiency with PC and Excel. </li><li>Ability to learn and work independently. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication. </li><li>Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL and MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Validating the accuracy of transaction data in MCG and the Member Hourly Cost Causation (HCC), including implementing and testing changes in the HCC software. </li><li>Approving pre-schedule e-tags and confirming pre-schedule net schedules with the host Balance Authority Area. </li><li>Working closely with ACES related to front office activities related to our Members and Customers. </li><li>Assisting with physical and financial Natural Gas accounting and settlement. </li><li>Analyzing CAISO EIM operation and settlement data to validate accuracy and identify irregularities for further analysis. </li><li>Preparing internal & external reports as needed. </li><li>Interfacing with other internal departments and external entities, as needed. </li></ul>