Business Analyst - EP3302 - ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Business Analyst
Position ID: EP3302
Department/Division: Electric/Administration
Reports to: Finance and Accounting Manager
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for providing research, analysis, and reports on various DME operations; recommend solutions or suggestions as needed or requested; responsible for preparing
and filing various regulatory related reports as mandated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other State regulatory agencies for both informational and rate making matters.
Responsible for oversite and preparation of the DME comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFR) per the City of Denton financial guidelines.
Essential Job Functions:
Prepares information for booking the distribution line transformer standard installation costs upon delivery of the transformers
Reviews all completed capital projects prior to unitization to assure that all necessary charges and materials are complete as stated on as-built drawings
Prepares work papers and information necessary to record the monthly/quarterly capital interest assignment to capital projects under construction
Works with DME Engineering in the unitization of completed capital construction projects
Prepares monthly information necessary to transfer (close) the completed capital projects from construction work in progress to plant in service
Maintains and updates the DME capital maintenance account manual used for the unitization of property for inclusion in the JDE fixed asset system
Prepares reports necessary to request DME reimbursement resolutions
Prepares fiscal year end reports necessary for completing the Electric CAFR
Reviews reports necessary to record and report on DME’s monthly Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) position
Aids in the preparation of reporting DME information for Preliminary Official Statements for bond sales
Aids in the preparation of the yearly Transmission Cost of Service Earnings Monitor Report to be filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Aids in the preparation of Transmission Cost of Service rate cases filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Aids in the development of monthly/quarterly managerial reports to help DME departmental managers better manage their areas
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency & Core Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting
Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting or finance
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information
technology and systems to meet work needs.
Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and
evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and
anticipated consequences.
Communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Clearly and concisely convey information orally or in
writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to establish effective working relationships
that foster organizational success.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Preferences:
1 to 3 years’ experience either with an electric utility or municipality
Governmental Accounting Experience
JD Edwards Accounting Software Experience
Microsoft Office Experience
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: E
Climbing: A
Balancing: N
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer, telephone, and 10-key calculator.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 10/11/2011
Revision Date: 6/2/2016