Utility Analyst - Accounting
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46131
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’s mission is to 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.
Role Overview:
This position will assist the OUCC in its mission to represent utility customers in matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“IURC”) by applying accounting principles and practices and performing detailed analyses of utilities’ financial records, operations, and requests in utility regulatory proceedings.
OUCC accounting analysts review financial information, propose accounting issue treatment, and evaluate the accounting records and performance of regulated utilities to render expert judgment on regulated utilities’ rate increase requests before the IURC. The selected candidate will plan and perform review of utility books and records, financial statements, filed testimony, and other information such as utility Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) Form 1 filings filed with the FERC.
This position works as a professional analyst for the Division and 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 rate making and matters of public policy.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,844.00 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Develop skilled, technical opinions through analyses of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits.
- Gather information through data requests, testimony reviews, case team meetings, 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 ra egular 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 the 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.
- Contribute to the achievement of overall agency and division goals.
- Review current utility regulatory practices and theories.
- Engage in continuous personal and professional development.
- All other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years of agency or industry experience.
- A master’s Degree in accounting or CPA certification is preferred.
- Ability to make objective and well-reasoned recommendations.
- Possess: strong written and verbal skills; the ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines; and the ability to produce work product in a well-organized manner.
- 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.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- 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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- 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 on 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
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
