Accountant (Utilities Examiner 1) (Hybrid)
Job description
Do you want to make a difference on a dynamic team? Are you passionate about fighting climate change and improving the quality and affordability of utility service in Connecticut? If so, we have the opportunity for you!
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) currently has an exciting opportunity for an accountant (Utilities Examiner 1) to join the Revenue Requirements unit (RRU) within its Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis (TRA).
Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
- Hybrid telework positions with a main office at 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT
ABOUT US
PURA is statutorily charged with regulating the rates and services of Connecticut's investor owned electric, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies and is the franchising authority for the state's cable television companies. Ensuring affordable and reliable service from these sectors is critical to maintaining public health and safety and a thriving economy in the state of Connecticut.
PURA is also responsible for regulating many other aspects of Connecticut's utility sector, including but not limited to:
- Ensuring the prudence of electric system modernization, natural gas system expansion, and water system infrastructure investments;
- Conducting periodic utility rate cases;
- Overseeing service quality, safety, and investment for the state's telecommunication infrastructure;
- Implementing federal requirements for natural gas pipeline safety.
YOUR ROLE
The Utilities Examiner 1 position will support the Revenue Requirements Unit (RRU) within PURA’s Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis (TRA). Specifically, the RRU oversees all financial and accounting assessments in order to ensure efficient and prudent operation of Connecticut’s regulated utilities. It leads all utility rate cases in coordination with and assistance from the other TRA units.
The RRU leads all other dockets that are primarily financial or accounting in nature, such as, applications for the issuance of debt, land sales, small water acquisitions, applications for change of control, and rate and revenue reconciling mechanisms. The RRU may also be tasked with reviewing and approving tariff rates, as necessary and appropriate, particularly when the rate design has largely or entirely been previously determined.
More details can be found in the job classification.
Learn more about what it's like to work for the State of Connecticut:
Selection Plan
This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.
TO APPLY
- Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
- Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
2. A Master's degree in business, accounting or finance may be substituted for one (l) additional year of the General Experience.
3. Certification in any one of the following may be substituted for one (l) additional year of experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working experience or coursework in energy policy, water infrastructure, or utility regulation;
- Experience with public utility finance principles;
- Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- Experience writing technical reports, white papers, position papers, policy papers, or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence.
- Experience conducting quantitative analysis;
- Experience working independently to prepare and issue reports;
- Experience with project management methodologies;
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Word, SharePoint and Teams.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
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