Utilities Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$70,844•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC): The OUCC represent all Indiana consumers to ensure quality, reliable utility services at the most reasonable prices possible through dedicated advocacy, consumer education, and creative problem-solving. Click here to learn more about the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. Role Overview: The Utilities Accountant assists as an advocate for utility customers in matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) by applying accounting principles and practices and performing reviews of financial records and utility operations. Utilities Accountants are needed for conducting the financial analyses and auditing necessary to evaluate the financial condition and performance of regulated utilities and to render expert judgment on utility requests for rate changes before the IURC. The selected candidate will plan and perform reviews of utility books and records, financial statements, and other information, such as Form 1 filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This role is as a professional analyst for the Agency. Duties are performed with limited to moderate supervision and require self-motivation, discipline, and initiative. The individual is expected to serve primarily as a skilled technical witness in utility ratemaking and matters of public policy. This role requires extensive testimonial writing. We are seeking a candidate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years agency or industry experience.
Must possess strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines.
Ability to produce work product in a well-organized manner.
Ability to make objective and well-reasoned recommendations.
Extensive computer skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
Ability to work on and/or manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Able to understand detailed cost of service and rate design studies.
Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical issues.
Able to work with tight deadlines under demanding conditions.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop skilled, technical opinions through analyses of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits.
Gather information through data requests, onsite audits, and other research methods as necessary.
Summarize large amounts of data and testimony.
Draw conclusions from research to build case foundations and contribute to case development.
Prepare quality, persuasive testimony and exhibits to support OUCC case positions.
Serve as case team leader, and a significant contributor responsible for addressing multiple issues.
Consistently provide articulate written testimony and oral testimony under cross-examination at public hearings.
Assist other OUCC staff with projects while maintaining regular personal workload.
Anticipate problems and develop alternatives in advance.
Take appropriate decisive action to achieve agency and division goals and objectives.
Work with multi-disciplinary project teams that include attorneys, economists, accountants, engineers, and other specialists.
Proactively maintain required level of professional knowledge through timely review of modifications to principles, standards, federal and state laws, and legal decisions.
Ability to perform duties in a confidential and professional manner.
Review current utility regulatory practices and theories.
Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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