Tallgrass Energy

Analyst-Financial

Kansas, KS

full_time

About This Job

Primary purpose:

Support Stanchion Energy’s commodity trading activities that include natural gas and crude oil

Essential duties and responsibilities:

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Collaborate with counterparties during the monthly checkout process to accurately complete natural gas trade settlements.

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Review and verify the accuracy of incoming trade confirmations; prepare and distribute trade confirmations as necessary.

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Partner with commodity traders to conduct ad-hoc quantitative analyses supporting trading decisions.

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Coordinate with crude oil and natural gas schedulers to optimize and streamline daily and monthly actualizations.

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Support back-office teams to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and payment processing for all trades.

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Prepare and submit wire transfer requests for commodity invoice payments on a monthly basis.

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Upload settlement data into the ERP system (Oracle) and collaborate with Treasury to confirm payment accuracy.

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Perform monthly reconciliations against pipeline statements to ensure data integrity.

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Assist in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and functionality of the Energy Trade Risk Management (ETRM) system.

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Support internal and external audit processes by compiling and preparing requested data and documentation.

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Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing trade activities.

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Collect, analyze, and report monthly and annual trade compliance data to senior management.

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Perform additional duties as assigned, including daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects.

Minimum requirements :

Education:

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Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

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0-2 years of relevant, transferable experience.

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Advanced analytical and modeling skills

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Well organized, self-starter, accountable

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Intermediate/Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

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Ability to travel and interface with clients and customers, internal & external.

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Team player able to communication market knowledge & market information to others.

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Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

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Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

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Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

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Demonstrate professionalism, tact, and courtesy when interacting with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

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Exhibit strong verbal communication skills, including clear and effective speaking and active listening, both in person and via telephone.

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Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and deliver a high level of performance.

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Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as business needs dictate.

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Uphold a strong commitment to personal safety, the protection of company assets, employee well-being, and public safety.

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Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

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Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

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Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

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Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

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The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

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No.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

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N/A

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.