This is a CONTRACT POSITION.

Your employment will be held by a third-party company of ENGIE's choosing. Any offered contract role will not constitute an offer for nor guarantee of future employment with ENGIE.

Duration:

• 6 months

Pay Rate:

• $30.00/hr.

Location:

• Houston Office

What You Can Expect:

Facilitate cash postings, analysis, and remediation of cash applications for all cash receipts, ensuring accurate and timely application to customers' account. In this role the Cash Applications Analyst acts as a liaison to the Collections team and reconciles daily cash postings and research discrepancies to ensure proper resolution.

• Must have exceptional communications skills, as well as listening abilities and problem-solving acumen.
• Strategically prioritize and balance workload based on changing business needs.
• Build and maintain a fundamental understanding of cross-functional principals, all the way from deal inception/Pricing to post-flow Accounting.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various projects that involve system enhancements, product development, market changes, and system testing.
• Build and maintain a fundamental understanding of cross-functional principals, all the way from deal inception/Pricing to post-flow Accounting.
• Must have good attention to details and in-depth knowledge of Retail Commercial invoicing and products.
• Generate daily Cash Receipts reconciliation report and analyze discrepancies.
• Participate in major department projects and take an active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvements, processes, and initiatives.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure.
• Suggest new or changes in remittance policy and procedures to enhance customer experience.
• Responsible for analysis and return of credit balances on finalled accounts.
• Assure that tracking of problem accounts are managed and escalated to Manager as appropriate.
• Timely and accurately cash matching in Engie's ERP system
• Reconcile daily cash match posting to bank account and analyze and research all unapplied cash receipts
• Act as the liaison with the Collections team for the proper application of cash receipts
• Track and report on all in transit cash receipts
• Make recommendations to Manager on process improvements that streamline the cash application activity
• Participate in major department projects and take an active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvements, processes, and initiatives
• Work cross functionally with relevant groups-sales, billing, care, collections, legal, accounting, etc. to resolve customer disputes timely.
• Job applies to Retail accounts. Need to be proficient in all market rules pertaining to remittance, billing, and collection procedures.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding remittance process metrics and quality control to ensure high level of on-time payments and professional customer interaction.
• Monthly reports and special projects as required by Manager
• Produce and manage Accounting and Credit reporting requirements
• Strong computer and analytical skills including a minimum of intermediate, proficiency in MS Excel.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, or 10 years relevant industry experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5 years of retail energy industry experience
• Extensive knowledge of retail C&I energy operations, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Working knowledge of market EDI transactions
• Direct billing and accounts receivable experience is highly preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities;
• Self-motivated without assistance from Manager;
• Independent thinker, excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and strong follow-up skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• A high degree of reliability and strong ethics
• Productive and efficient, with a fast turn-around
• Ability to use multiple data systems
• Team player with the ability to work well with others
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Office Suite
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Access
• Billing or operations experience in multiple markets preferred.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE's policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

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