Perch Energy is a whole new kind of energy company focused on providing and promoting access to green and affordable energy, and we’re focusing on expanding our community solar offerings throughout the country. As an aspiring B Corp, we believe business can and should be a force for good; We’re on a mission to make clean energy options more accessible, more affordable, and more equitable for all.

Perch Energy has an immediate opening for a Utility Operations Analyst, reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships at each utility and must prioritize the timeliness and accuracy of data. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, prior energy experience, is versed in Salesforce, and has worked in transaction management processing EDI or other energy usage and billing data.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with key stakeholders at each utility
• Act as a Liaison between Perch Energy and each utility
• Implement controls and validations to ensure the accuracy and timely receipt of utility data
• Research, cleanse, and address data discrepancies in a timely manner
• Serve as a key stakeholder for implementing new states and programs into our tech ecosystem
• Collaborate internally to ensure the accuracy of billing for solar credits
• Identify root cause of recurring data issues and implement solutions to permanently resolve
• Perform regular reconciliation of data and processes to decrease risks and improve data integrity
• Develop, deliver, and report on metrics to provide transparency into data quality
• Channel feedback to the Policy Team to advocate for continual improvements
• Work closely with the Technology team to resolve internal data GAPs

Requirements:

• General understanding of regulations and guidelines for the Utility industry
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or an analytical/quantitative field – e.g., Statistics or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in data analytics, providing insights, reporting on trends, and cleansing large datasets
• Proven experience in driving critical data and process improvement across a small to mid-sized firm
• Proven success working with external parties to implement complex solutions and resolve data discrepancies
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Domo or other reporting tool
• Expert in MS Excel
• Prior experience with Salesforce
• Knowledge of Community Solar a plus
• Knowledge of EDI a plus
• Patient, communicative, team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, tenacity, and fortitude
• Vigorous written and oral communication skills

What does it mean to be a Percher?

It means you want to make a difference. It means you care about the Earth and those that live on it — you want to help us build the products that will make a brighter future for everyone. It means you are ready to take risks, stay agile, and be part of an inspiring team.

Benefits that help you live your best life.

Perch looks out for our employees by offering full time benefits such as:

• Medical, dental & vision—stay healthy
• Stock options & 401K—prepare for the future
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability—plan for the unexpected
• Health savings account (HSA) match—get pre-tax saving coverage
• Flexible paid time off—take time to recharge when you need it

Perch is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity/ or expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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