City of San Antonio · 2 weeks ago
Rate Analyst
San Antonio, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of San Antonio is responsible for overseeing municipal owned and franchise utilities, and they are seeking a Rate Analyst to conduct research analysis and prepare reports on utility rates and contract compliance. The role involves negotiating agreements, determining service costs, and ensuring conformity to rate regulations for various municipal utilities.
Association
Responsibilities
Reviews and assists in the development of rate studies for recommendations to the City Manager and City Council for the proper setting of electric, gas, water and sewer rates
Analyzes cost of service studies and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities
Conducts various special studies relating to utility issues (including analysis or revenues, financial plan updates, fuel price forecast, generating plans, etc.)
Reviews and analyzes utility cash flow and financing plans as presented by utilities
Develops rate filing requirements and recommendations for rate setting standards for the approval of City Manager and Council
Develops estimates of revenues to be generated from utility sources
Reviews and adjusts the approved budget to ensure that the budgets reflect reasonable funding levels considering City policy and general economic conditions
Reviews State legislation and Utility Commission rules and makes recommendations to the Public Utilities Supervisor and executive management as to the economic impact to the City
Conducts reviews of operating and construction budgets of municipality owned utilities
Develops complex financial models and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities
Assists Public Utilities Supervisor with utility contract negotiations and monitors contracts for compliance
Reviews utility master plans
Reviews Stormwater related expense budgets and capital projects
Review capital projects, rates, and special requests
Prepares forecast data and make amendments
Maintains and reconciles monthly reports, invoices, statements, and other records of financial transactions
Determines that all transactions are properly supported, are in accordance with pertinent regulations, and are classified and recorded according to acceptable accounting standards
Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
Reviews and analyzes City-owned utility extension policies
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years' experience in Finance, Accounting, Utilities or Contract Review
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with variance analysis, operating and constructing budgets and analyzing financial plans
Experience with utility rate-making methods to include cost of service and rate design
Benefits
Subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees
Paid disability benefits
Paid life insurance
Automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one
Company
City of San Antonio
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Funding
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$2.98MKey Investors
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2022-07-07Grant· $2.98M
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