Public Utility Auditor Trainee (FA East)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An entry-level opportunity awaits at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, where you can embark on a rewarding career in financial auditing. This position offers a chance to engage with a dynamic team, performing essential audits and analyses that impact utility operations. You'll gain valuable experience while working within a professional environment that values collaboration and growth. If you're passionate about accounting and eager to make a difference, this role could be your gateway to a fulfilling career in public service. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a dedicated team serving the citizens of Pennsylvania!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting/auditing standards is essential.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits or reviews of regulated utilities.
• Prepare written reports detailing conclusions and recommendations.

Skills

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Auditing Standards Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Are you looking for an entry-level job with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Financial Audit division? The Bureau of Audits provides a great career path where you can build rewarding relationships with associates, management, and representatives of utility companies. Apply today!

This is for an entry-level financial audit position within a professional accounting, financial management, and engineering organization that performs financial audits, management efficiency reviews or audits, and financial and operational analysis. The person in this position has a knowledge of accounting/auditing standards and administrative/technical knowledge and normally functions as a team member in the conduct of on-site audits or reviews of regulated utilities. The types of audits generally include adjustment clause, compliance, operational and management audits, management efficiency investigations, and other projects conducted utilizing established guidelines or audit programs. Performing these duties may require travel (including overnight travel). Other tasks include reviewing annual and interim adjustment clause filings and assisting in the preparation of complex analyses and preparing written reports, detailing conclusions and recommendations resulting from your reviews.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
• To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
  • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by a minimum of twenty-four credits in accounting.

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.