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PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION PUC, Regulatory Accountant (Financial Examiner II-V) in Austin, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00040264 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

Work with us and make a difference in Texas! The Public Utility Commission regulates the states electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints. We are committed to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We are committed to the recruitment and promotion of a character-driven, competent, productive and diverse workforce. Our employees come from a broad range of professional backgrounds, from attorneys and engineers to administrative support staff, united by their passion to be accountable to the people of Texas and provide equitable, efficient, and effective regulation in an increasingly competitive environment. We understand that motivated, knowledgeable staff are essential for the successful completion of our vital work. If you're ready to join our efforts to serve our fellow Texans by helping electrical, water, sewer and telecom utilities attain and maintain compliance, we would love to hear from you. Working at the PUC will not only broaden your professional horizons, it will also make you part of a highly motivated, technically proficient and warmly collegial team of professionals. Apply today! The BENEFITS of working at the PUC In addition to an affirming work environment and a family-oriented culture, we offer an array of attractive benefits to our employees. A summary of benefits can be found athttps://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits DIVISION RATE REGULATION/FINANCIAL REVIEW POSITION TYPE - This position is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week. The Rate Regulation Division is the branch of the PUC that is most involved in the agencys traditional regulatory rate-setting function. The Rate Regulation Division consists of three sections: the Financial Review section, the Water Rates section, and the Tariff and Rate Analysis section. The Financial Review section and the Water Rates section include staff members with educational backgrounds primarily in accounting and finance; these staff members evaluate the legitimacy and reasonableness of a utility companys expense levels and develop estimates of an appropriate rate of return on the utility companys capital investment. The Rate Regulation Division also leads and participates in various rulemaking proceedings and works on other projects involving rate-related issues for electric, water, and telephone utility companies. Financial Review is seeking a Regulatory Accountant who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing routine to highly complex accounting work that includes reviews of rate change and other applications filed with the Commission. Work involves analyzing utility reports, accounting records, contracts, and other pertinent information for compliance with accounting standards, state laws and Commission regulations, and reasonableness of costs. Work involves preparing written recommendations with attention to mathematical accuracy of financial calculations, wording precision, and correct grammar usage. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications: Financial Examiner II Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or economics. Financial Examiner III Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accou ting, finance, or economics, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in utility accounting or finance, or public accounting. Financial Examiner IV Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or economics, and a minimum of two (2) years experience in utility accounting or finance, or public accounting. Financial Examiner V Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, economics; and a minimum of three (3) years experience in utility accounting or finance, or public accounting; and an active Certified Public Accountant license. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). VETERANS PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at: Military Crosswalk for Regulatory Accountant If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300. A detailed job description can be viewed on our website: https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 9.5% less than the recommended salary. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes: Job title Dates of employment Name of employer Supervisor's name and phone number Description of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for Note: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The experience on the resume and CAPPS State of Texas Application must match, otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete. The Hiring Manager is requesting the following documents be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application: Letter of Interest Resume Official or Unofficial College Transcripts To submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as relevant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going tohttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list. If applying through Work In Texas (WIT) you will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting.An automated email from the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System will be sent to your email on file in WIT with additional instructions. REMARKS All information provided in connection with an applicati

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