Regulatory Accountant, Senior Level

The Squires Group • Springfield, VA

1d • $56 - $73 • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Accountant to support regulatory accounting and ratemaking activities within a regulated utility environment. This role is responsible for executing key processes and controls related to revenue requirements and cost of service filings, as well as providing accounting guidance on regulatory orders and rules issued by commissions. This role is in the DC Metro area and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience (required).
• Strong accounting fundamentals are essential, with a heavy preference for candidates with prior internal or external audit experience and/or financial reporting preparation experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify key issues, and evaluate multiple scenarios.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed to support regulatory and reporting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Utility industry experience preferred
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Workiva is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of regulatory accounting standards and utility ratemaking principles; monitor regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support regulatory proceedings by preparing expert testimony, participating in negotiations, and interfacing with external stakeholders.
• Develop pro forma ratemaking adjustments and prepare schedules and reports for regulatory filings and internal analysis.
• Apply jurisdictional and class allocation methodologies; prepare jurisdictional and class cost of service studies.
• Research and analyze regulatory and financial data; provide guidance to management on regulatory accounting and cost of service matters.
• Prepare responses to discovery requests and commission-directed reports in regulatory proceedings.
• Develop revenue requirement forecasts to support corporate planning and financial modeling.
• Analyze financial results and assess impacts on regulatory and jurisdictional outcomes.
• Maintain and update written policies and procedures; recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees