Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee at PA Public Utility Commission

Wayne State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting entry-level opportunity awaits you at a prominent state commission, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of residents. As a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee, you will engage in meaningful work that involves analyzing financial data from public utilities. This role offers a collaborative environment with thorough training to help you grow in your career. If you have a passion for finance and excellent writing skills, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team that plays a vital role in the regulation of essential services and embark on a rewarding career path with ample advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with finance coursework.
• Strong writing skills and foundational finance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing financial data submitted by regulated utilities.
• Prepare analyses and reports based on financial reviews.

Skills

Finance concepts

Excellent writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

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THE POSITION

Are you looking for an exciting entry-level profession in a field that can make a significant difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Bureau of Technical Utility Services provides a great career path where you can build rewarding relationships with associates, superiors, representatives of utility companies, and the general public. Join our team as a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst (FUFA) Trainee and participate in introductory level professional work in the classification and analysis of fiscal data submitted by fixed public utilities. Drive your future forward and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee within the PUC's Bureau of Technical Utility Services (TUS), you will assist experienced analysts in reviewing financial data submitted by regulated utilities for a variety of transactions. You will also assist in the preparation of complex analyses and prepare written reports, detailing conclusions and recommendations resulting from financial review.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a passionate group dedicated to the regulation of Pennsylvania's jurisdictional utilities. The work done by the FUFA Trainee plays a key role in our everyday lives, especially because we all benefit from the use of our utilities' resources every day! This position offers a great collaborative work environment and all required training is provided. Our ideal candidate will have a baseline knowledge of finance concepts and excellent writing skills. Do not miss this opportunity for a rewarding career with plenty of advancement potential!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
  • Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and
  • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [e-mail] or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with major course work in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration, which included or is supplemented by 15 credit hours in finance related coursework.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.