Financial Analyst

Job Title

This individual will support the Vegetation Management department by managing vendor invoice processes, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, accrual preparation and tracking, contractor financial activities, and vendor invoice-related issues. They will act as the primary liaison between Xcel Energy and vendors, resolving invoice, purchase order, and requisition issues. The role includes monitoring financial data, managing accrual processes, preparing and reviewing accruals, resolving RCA-related accrual issues, pulling SAP reports, validating data, and ensuring accurate financial tracking across vendors operating in eight states. The position is comparable to a Contract Administrator role with a stronger financial focus and ownership of vendor financial processes.

Daily Responsibilities

a. Verifying purchase orders are released and assigned appropriately. b. Responding to vendor inquiries regarding late payments, billing issues, and corrections. c. Managing invoice and purchase order issues. d. Coordinating with multiple teams to resolve financial process concerns. e. Working extensively in Excel and SAP. f. Reviewing reports, validating financial data, and communicating with vendors. g. Handling emails and phone calls related to vendor financial matters.

Monthly Responsibilities

h. Producing and processing accruals. i. Sending accrual notifications to vendors. j. Reviewing accrual documentation for errors. k. Performing data cleanup. l. Validating accrual values against forecasts. m. Investigating anomalies and managing accrual-related RCAs.

Work Environment / Team Culture

Collaborative team environment with significant interaction across multiple teams and external vendors. The role requires independent ownership of financial processes while working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain vendor relationships.

Work Hours/Shift

Full-time position. Flexible schedule with start times between approximately 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM and corresponding end times between approximately 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM. No planned overtime and no on-call requirements.

Top Skills and Qualifications

a. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. b. Experience working with billing or invoicing processes. c. Strong organizational and documentation skills. d. Ability to multitask across multiple vendors and projects. e. Familiarity with accounting terminology such as capital and O&M.

Non-Technical Skills

a. Strong communication skills. b. Customer service mindset. c. Relationship-building abilities. d. Attention to detail. e. Problem-solving skills. f. Ability to translate complex financial concepts into easily understood information. g. Professionalism and responsiveness.

Ideal Candidate Background

Minimum three years of experience in: a. Accounting b. Finance c. Operations d. Accounts Payable e. Procurement f. Financial support functions g. Related experience in billing, vendor management, retail sales involving budget tracking, analytics, and customer-facing financial support is also valued.

Preferred Skills

a. SAP experience. b. Knowledge of accounting principles. c. Understanding of capital and O&M accounting. d. Experience managing vendor invoicing processes. e. Financial reporting and accrual experience.

Location

Hybrid. Initial onsite training preferred at the St. Paul Service Center. After training, remote flexibility is available. Standard hybrid expectation discussed as Tuesday through Thursday onsite.

EEO Statement

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.