Settlements Analyst

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Settlements Analyst
Location: Calgary, AB
Length: 6-month contract
Rotation: Mon-Fri

Description:
The client is seeking a Settlements Analyst for a 6-month contract position within their Energy Marketing & Asset Settlements team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Energy Marketing + Asset Settlements, the Settlements Analyst will be responsible for invoicing, billing, settlement activities, and revenue assurance related to energy marketing and generation contracts. The role ensures accurate invoice calculations, timely billing to the client’s customers, payments to vendors, and proper recording of financial entries.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to settlements and invoicing, coordinating solutions with cross-functional teams and external counterparties.
• Prepare and process wire requests and customer payments.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end procedures.
• Interpret electricity pool settlement data and apply market knowledge to generate accurate statements and supporting documentation.
• Apply knowledge of SOX controls, compliance requirements, regulatory considerations, and internal policies; escalate risks as needed.
• Manage small projects and continuous-improvement initiatives while meeting operational targets.
• Work independently and collaboratively, providing backup and support within the Settlements group.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with other analysts to ensure invoices and payments are accurately captured in the accounting system.
• Monitor accounts receivable, ensure timely payment allocation, and follow up with customers on outstanding balances.
• Maintain and update payment calendars to support cash forecasting and management.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in energy marketing, commodities trading, or the power industry.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience querying databases (SQL) is an asset.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Growth mindset and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of internal policies, SOX controls, generating assets, commercial contracts, and industry regulations.

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with Allegro/Horizon
• SAP
• Gen Portal
• Blue Prism

Apply here or send your resume to trevor.parlee@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.