Position Summary
The Sr. Settlements and Revenue Accountant will research, analyze and report on issues that affect the company in the areas of financial gross margin, ISO settlements, and disbursements. The individual will assist in preparing timely financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company. Other responsibilities include: assuring accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley provisions; and conducting basic operational analyses that support informed decision making within the business unit.
Responsibilities
- Perform research analysis, process design and modification, and report on issues affecting Gross Margin and related activities.
- Perform daily analysis, calculate and prepare entries for expenses and revenue related to ERCOT Sales and settlement activity.
- Maintain good understanding of ISO’s, Sarbanes-Oxley, and related company policies, practices and procedures.
- Assists in preparing complex schedules or journal entries and can be relied upon to review schedules and journal entries prepared by other department members.
- Effective oral and written communications with various stakeholders including employees, management, and external vendors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting
- 2+ years of relevant ISO/accounting experience is a must
- Previous experience with ERCOT ISO Settlements highly preferred
- Must have G/L Accounting knowledge and experience
- Month end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience
- Strong skills in MS Excel required. MS Access a plus
- Solid Analytical, problem solving, and research skills
- Exhibit ability to be a strong team player.
- Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, however within tightly controlled business policies.
- Ability to think outside the box and craft solutions within given constraints.
- Possess excellent written and verbal skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
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Houston's F&A Recruiter and Talent Connector 
January 22, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Stuart Smith and I am attending The University of Houston (main campus) at night in pursuit of a MBA and will have a certificate in Energy Risk Management and Energy Investment Analysis in May 2011. I obtained a Bachelors of Finance from Texas Tech University in May of 2003.
My most recent position was as a Financial and Supply Analyst in the Business Portfolio Management group at Reliant Energy. The Financial and Supply Analyst position was a promotion from the Derivatives group where I worked as a Senior Accountant /Settlements Analyst. However, due to cost cutting initiatives, I was laid off from Reliant in January 2010. Previous to Reliant I have been able to gain more visible roles to upper management through my tenacity and uncompromising financial ethics. My resume is attached with further details of previously held positions and a list of accomplishments that I have had.
Currently I am looking for opportunities with well established companies in Houston, TX. I am very confident that my quantitative analytical skills, writing/communication skills and thorough research skills that I have attained throughout my professional experience will allow me to make an immediate impact within the group with minimal ramp up time. I am results driven and I work well under strict deadlines.
I look forward to discussing this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Stuart V. Smith
stuartvsmith@yahoo.com
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