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PUBLIC UTILITY AUDITOR SENIOR

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT

Recruitment #16-000528-0001

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current PSC employees only

GRADE

17

Main Purpose of Job

The position is responsible for audits and analyses of utility rates, revenue requirements and financial data of public utility companies and to provide the Commission guidance and recommendations of that analysis.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret/examine/audit financial statements and financial data, and be able to communicate findings effectively.

POSITION DUTIES

Analyzes and audits public utility financial statements, revenue requirement calculations, costs allocation manuals, rate tariffs, demand side management costs, fuel/energy cost, customer bills, stranded cost filings, codes of utility conduct, and utility returns in various forms, including Commission-docketed hearings and other administrative proceedings.Prepares well-documented and organized work papers to support conclusions /recommendations from audits and other tasks.

Prepares written work products and performs oral presentations in support of findings and recommendations made to Commission concerning accounting and rate making issues in docketed proceedings, items on Administrative agenda, and other forums as necessary.  Work products will fully explain issues, advocate a position, and provide the Commission with appropriate and sufficient information and guidance to render an appropriate decision on a particular issue. 

Responds to inquiries from Division Director, Assistant Director, technical staff and stakeholders regarding regulatory accounting matters in an accurate and timely manner.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Directs project team members through the preparation of work plans based on sound audit techniques and considering the needs of a specific audit or task.  Reviews and approves audit team members’ work papers, provides training to junior members, and provides feedback to management on the quality of work performed.  

Participates in settlement discussions, fact-finding sessions, roundtable forums, and other alternative dispute resolution forums as administered by the Commission.      

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other business related field from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and auditing.  

Experience: Three years of professional experience in accounting or auditing with a public utility company or utility regulatory agency.  

Note: 

1. Applicants may substitute experience in general accounting and auditing for the required experience, at the rate of two years of general accounting and auditing experience for one year of professional experience in accounting or auditing with a public utility company or utility regulatory agency.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Utility rate case experience and experience guiding, leading, leading, or training other employees in work assignments is a plus. 

A CPA certification is also a plus but not preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street,

Room 605

Baltimore, MD 21201

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact Joyce Milles at 410-767-8006.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date of the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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