Application Guide

How to Apply for Analyst II, Billing

at Perch Energy

🏢 About Perch Energy

Perch Energy is a mission-driven community solar company that makes clean energy accessible, affordable, and equitable for everyone, breaking down traditional barriers to renewable energy participation. Working here means directly contributing to an inclusive energy system across multiple states, with a focus on benefiting communities that need it most. The remote-first, fast-paced environment offers the chance to grow in a high-impact operational role within a growing industry.

About This Role

As an Analyst II, Billing, you will own key parts of the monthly billing cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while coordinating cross-functionally with other Operations teams. This role is central to Perch Energy's mission because reliable billing directly supports customer trust and the financial health of community solar programs. You'll drive bill run preparation, track readiness, resolve issues, and proactively identify risks in a fast-paced, remote setting.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing billing readiness trackers, coordinating with Operations teams to resolve data issues, and executing parts of the monthly bill run. You'll also analyze billing discrepancies, update process documentation, and participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure smooth billing cycles. Expect a mix of independent analytical work and collaborative problem-solving in a remote, fast-paced environment.

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🎯 Who Perch Energy Is Looking For

  • 2+ years of experience in billing operations, financial analysis, or a related analytical role, ideally in energy, utilities, or a subscription-based industry.
  • Strong attention to detail and process orientation, with a proven ability to manage multiple billing cycles and dependencies under tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with teams like Customer Operations, IT, and Finance to resolve data issues and improve billing workflows.
  • Proactive and analytical mindset, able to spot gaps, propose solutions, and communicate risks clearly to leadership.
  • Experience with billing systems, Excel/Google Sheets, and data quality checks; familiarity with community solar or renewable energy is a plus.

📝 Tips for Applying to Perch Energy

1

Highlight any experience you have with end-to-end billing cycles, especially if you've coordinated across departments or handled high-volume transactions.

2

Use specific metrics to show your impact on billing accuracy, timeliness, or process improvements (e.g., 'reduced billing errors by 15%').

3

Mention your familiarity with community solar or renewable energy, even if from a previous role or personal interest, to show alignment with Perch Energy's mission.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration—keywords from the job description like 'bill run preparation' and 'quality control'.

5

In your cover letter, connect your work ethic to Perch Energy's mission of equitable clean energy access, showing you understand why billing accuracy matters for community solar customers.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

Emphasize your hands-on experience with monthly billing cycles and how you've ensured accuracy and timeliness. Show your ability to partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Demonstrate your proactive approach to identifying risks and gaps in billing workflows. Finally, connect your personal motivation to Perch Energy's mission of making clean energy accessible and equitable.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn how community solar works, including the roles of subscribers, host sites, and utilities, to understand the billing context.
  • → Research Perch Energy's specific community solar projects and states they operate in, to speak knowledgeably about their impact.
  • → Review Perch Energy's website, mission statement, and recent news or press releases to understand their culture and growth trajectory.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common billing metrics and challenges in the renewable energy sector, such as seasonal variations and subscriber management.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a time you managed a complex billing cycle with multiple dependencies—how did you ensure accuracy and meet deadlines?
2 How do you approach identifying and resolving billing discrepancies or data quality issues before they impact customers?
3 Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with other teams (e.g., IT, Customer Ops) to fix a billing problem. What was your role and outcome?
4 Why are you interested in community solar, and how do you see this billing role contributing to Perch Energy's mission?
5 Tell us about a process improvement you implemented in a billing or financial operations context. How did you measure success?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight billing-specific experience or metrics—this role requires demonstrable attention to detail.
  • Failing to show any interest in renewable energy or Perch Energy's mission, which could signal a lack of cultural fit.
  • Focusing only on individual tasks without demonstrating cross-functional collaboration, since the role heavily involves partnering with other teams.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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