Key Accounts Analyst

Classification:  Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 486,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:  Must be able to perform analytical work related to KUB’s largest commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Analyzes data related to KUB rate structures, customer demand, usage, and other areas that might impact billing for Key Accounts customers. Works cooperatively and communicates with a variety of groups or individuals, including management, to analyze and resolve problems. Must be flexible in performing daily tasks and accepts additional duties as needed. 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a preferred major in Accounting, Engineering, Finance, or another technical or business related field

Ability to interpret interval data for large commercial and industrial customers

Capable of interpreting complicated utility rate schedules

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and team skills, leadership abilities

Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner (commitment to timeliness and responsiveness)

Proficiency in spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software (Microsoft Office)

Have and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements: 

Aptitude to analyze and perform rate comparisons

Understanding the basics of SQL and Power BI

Ability to perform economic analysis such as contribution in aid of construction (CIAC) or margin analysis

Possess or demonstrates ability to obtain Business Energy Professional certification through the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) or other energy licenses/certification (i.e. CEM, BEP, CDSM)

Experience working with complex billing engines such as Lodestar

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Three (3) to five (5) years experience in financial analysis

Three (3) to five (5) years experience in utility rate making, particularly electric rates within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region

 

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer