Gas Supply Analyst

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity available for a Gas Supply Analyst based in one of our office locations in Fort Smith, AR, Little Rock, AR, Fayetteville, AR, Branson, MO, Lawton, OK or Portland, ME.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides analytical support for Gas Supply functions, including gas purchasing and system volumes. Responsible for tracking gas supply costs and coordination with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable. Confirms and communicates nominations at pipeline interconnections and resolves discrepancies in industrial customer nominations. Monitors imbalances and assists with billing calculations for industrial customer accounts. Prepares various reports and responses for regulatory commissions, accounting departments, internal and external auditors, and management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirms supply nominations and receipt of natural gas to Summit Utilities’ multiple systems for its industrial transportation customers on a daily basis.
• Communicates internally with gas control on system nomination data on a daily basis.
• Maintains reporting on all gas supply costs. Supports financial records needed by Accounting and Regulatory teams.
• Records actual physical gas purchase data and reviews and reconciles gas supply invoices by verifying delivered volumes and accuracy of pricing.
• Assists with regulatory support tasks related to cost of gas filings, gas procurement planning, prudency reviews, and special projects as needed.
• Monitors industrial customer nominations, imbalances, and cashout calculations.
• Develops and cultivates favorable relationships with gas marketers, industrial customers, and pipeline personnel.
• Provides support for gas supply forecasting, balancing requests, and capacity requirements.
• Represents the company, as needed, at various business meetings and functions conducted by marketers, gas suppliers, and suppliers of pipeline services.
• Perform duties inherent in all professional and administrative positions. Consistent with all positions in the classification, additional projects, tasks, and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• A four-year degree in business administration or some related field. Related work experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 2 years of gas supply experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with general accounting concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in spreadsheet development (Excel)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Maintains confidential information.
• Exhibits adaptability by maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with many different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Exhibits high level of attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and assist with any request with a positive attitude.
• Good communicator
• Demonstrates a high level of dependability and reliability exhibited by being punctual and fulfilling all commitments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.