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Nature of Work

Note: Salary Range for this position $44,100 - $81,585 per PSC salary exemption from WV Code

• 24-1-1.

Requires: Related college degree plus 2 years related experience, or Masters, or CPA (See below.). Performs auditing, accounting work in the examination of the financial books and records regulated by the Public Service Commission. Conducts economic and financial analysis, verifies journal entries, balance sheets, income statements and related financial document; May be required to travel both in-state and out-of-state.

**VERY IMPORTANT: This announcement is not for a specific announcement. It is used to build a pool of qualfied applicants. If you qualify and need information about specific vacancies or hiring plans, contact the PSC directly.

Agency Information** How to Apply: APPLY ONLINE. If you require a paper application due to disability, please call our office (304) 558-3950 ext. 0 for special instructions.

You should NOT re-apply for this announcement as long as your application is active ( 12 months ). Multiple applications will NOT increase your chance for an interview.

If you have previously applied and want to update your name, address or email, do not re-apply. Simply login to your online account and click "My Account" . Make changes and Save. We always use your account contact information for notifications. You never need to notify us of contact information changes.

Make sure your application is complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

If you must make changes or additions to your Education, Work Experience, work preferences, or county availability AFTER submitting your application, you may submit an updated online application after 90 days. We will delete all previous applications for this job and use the most recent application. Any required education transcripts and license verification documents may be attached to the online application (preferred) or mailed to us.

NOTE: Jobs on your application that do not have a monthly salary amount will be considered unpaid and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary. Do not enter any dollar signs ($) or commas. Examples of Work

• Reviews utilities' application for rate changes, previous rate requests and audit work papers and prepares an audit work plan for a subsequent field or desk audit.
• Analyzes the financial condition of utilities including such areas as capitalization ratios, cash flow, financing needs and plans and pro forma income statements.
• Performs a field or desk audit of the utilities financial books and records consisting of a summary of monthly operating revenue for the test year, a detail of expense statement for the previous 3 to 5 years, statement of plant additions and retirements for the test year, a work sheet on tax expense accounts, calculation of the rate base, allocation of cost of service for multi-jurisdiction utilities, showing of the balance sheets per books and to going-level and a detail of adjustments.
• Conducts a bill analysis of the utility customer billing to test and verify revenues and to project revenues from proposed rates.
• Conducts analysis of the management efficiency of utility companies.
• Writes all or part of an audit report presenting an analysis of the utilities financial condition and/or economic issues of the case, comments on the financial recordkeeping of the utility, an evaluation of the quality of service to customers and recommendations on the proper rate schedule for the utility.
• Evaluates the cost of capital in the utility market and makes recommendations to the Commission on an allowable rate of return both at existing and alternate capital structure.
• Performs desk or memorandum audits of utility rate change requests not requiring a field audit.
• Assists staff attorneys in becoming familiar with the accounting aspects of the case and in establishing methods of examination and cross-examination as part of the staff exhibit in the rate hearing.
• Testifies in the rate hearing before the Public Service Commission on the methods and scope of the audit, on any adjustments made to the financial records of the utility and on the financial condition of the utility.
• Assists the legal division in designing rates mandated by the Commission decision in the rate hearing.
• Answers routine correspondence from utility customers on utility costs, municipal surcharges, fuel adjustment charges, etc.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of economic and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of the Federal income tax guidelines, the consolidated income guidelines and investment tax credit regulations.
• Knowledge of the rate-making processes and the rate structure of public utilities.
• Knowledge of the economic environment and capital market of utility companies.
• Knowledge of utility companies and their operations and management structure.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and calculator.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting data and financial records such as balance sheets, income statements and revenue statements.
• Ability to evaluate economic conditions and financial trends.
• Ability to design an appropriate rate structure for utility companies.
• Ability to determine variances in complex economic and financial data.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports of audit procedures and findings as testimony in rate hearings.
• Ability to communicate easily and clearly, in writing and orally.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others both within the Public Service Commission and outside.

Minimum Qualifications Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements. Training Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.

Experience Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in utility accounting, utility auditing, or financial and economic analysis with a public utility, regulatory agency or private accounting firm; or three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in other areas of accounting or auditing.

Substitutions Experience in excess of that described above may substitute for the required college training on a year-for-year basis.

A Master's Degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or mathematics or approval as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for the required experience.

NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or via email to: [email protected], FAX: 304-957-0396, or mail to: Division of Personnel, Building 3, Suite 500, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page. 01

Check the area that best describes your college major. Mark ONE, but no more than TWO.

• Math
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance
• Other. None of those shown

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Qualifications Summary. This job requires a 4 year accredited degree with a major in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics. AND Two years experience in utility accounting, utility auditing, or financial and economic analysis with a public utility, regulatory agency or private accounting firm; OR, three years of other accounting or auditing experience. Substitutions: Experience in excess of the required two years shown above may substitute for the required college degree/major on a year-for-year basis. A Master's Degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or mathematics, or approval as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for the required experience. Briefly summarize how you meet these minimum education and experience requirements. No need to repeat details of schools, jobs, duties, and dates shown in your application. 03

Minimum Requirements Confirmation. Do you fully meet the minimum requirements shown in the posting? Details of training and work history must be shown in your application. Verification and justification of all statements must be provided on request.

• Yes, I meet the stated requirements.
• No (Do not apply)

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Self Rating Questions. Please respond to these questions. If you are called for an interview, you will be required to justify your responses. All responses must be based on information in your application. Please confirm.

• Yes, I understand and can verify all responses.

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Total Related Experience. How many total years experience do you have in jobs with the primary duties the areas of accounting, auditing, or financial and economic analysis? (Jobs must be described in your application.)

• Less than 2 years or none
• 2 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years of this experience

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Utility or Regulatory Accounting/Auditing Experience. How much professional experience do you have in utility accounting, utility auditing, or utility financial and economic analysis with a public utility, regulatory agency or private accounting firm? (Must be utility related. Jobs must be described in your application.)

• Less than 1 year or none
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years of this experience

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Public Accounting Experience. How much professional experience do you have with a public accounting firm performing professional public accounting work? (Jobs must be described in your application.)

• Less than 1 year or no public accounting
• 1 year, but less than 3 years public accounting
• 3 years or more public accounting

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes, I have current CPA.
• No CPA

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Master's Degree. Do you have a Master's degree in any field? (MUST be shown in education part of application.)

• Yes, I have a Master's degree
• No, I have some graduate hours
• No graduate credit hours
• Required Question