RTO Settlements Analyst (Mid - Sr) | COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Job Posting End Date: 07-17-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Responsible for performing settlement activities under the guidance of others. Settlement activities could include preparing invoices, communicating with counterparties, reconciling transactional data and settlement results, monitoring and executing contractual and regulatory commitments, properly documenting settlement activities and procedures, and supporting the information needs of other groups within AEP. Responsible for understanding settlement requirements and procedures for execution. Complies with all guidelines and standards, including Sarbanes‑Oxley and regulatory accounting policies. What You’ll Do Enter transaction and billing determinant data into systems. Reconcile data between systems under the direction of others. Prepare, administer and analyze invoice and allocation results against contractual and regulatory commitments and resolve discrepancies. Document desktop procedures and operate settlement systems in compliance with existing desktop procedures, ensuring functions are completed according to defined schedules. Recommend and participate in implementation of process improvements. Estimate and actualize revenue, expense, and allocations to operating companies and General Ledger accounts. Assist in analytical review of settlement results. Maintain and organize contract files, invoices, audit requests, regulatory documentation and documentation related to the closing cycles. Prepare basic schedules, exhibits, and documents to support regulatory filings and request for information. Demonstrate understanding of wholesale contracts, regulatory agreements, and RTO settlements. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between application functions and governing agreements. Use pre-existing application functions and reporting tools to provide informational support to financial and operational functions. Develop and enhance reporting tools of limited complexity. Participate and provide support to management for special projects. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field. Will consider no degree with four or more years of related industry experience in settlements, accounting, and/or commercial operations. Work Experience: Minimum of two years related experience in utility industry. Technical Skills: experience with database skills and programming languages: SQL, VBA, R. Information Technology (IT)-related experience related to business processes is preferred for this role. Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills. Experience in Microsoft Excel required. Adhere to Sarbanes‑Oxley controls and participate in testing those controls. Candidate must be motivated, have initiative, and be eager to excel. Physical demand level is Sedentary. Compensation RTO Settlements Analyst Sr. (grade 7): Base Salary $88K - $109K. RTO Settlements Analyst (mid-level) (grade 6): Base Salary $75K - $93K. What You’ll Get Base Salary: approximately $75K - $109K. In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards, including discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc. Location On-site. EEO Statement It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Electric Power