Rate Analyst-Sr. Rate Analyst

Atmos Energy; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy in Franklin, TN seeks a Regulatory Accountant to prepare rate filings, develop exhibits, and coordinate with internal teams on regulatory matters.

You will build financial models, analyze data, and ensure filings comply with tariffs, orders, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years in regulatory work, with strong communication and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and two years related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers on technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rate related filings in jurisdictions to advocate the company's position on accounting, ratemaking, gas cost, and other regulatory issues.
• Develops and reviews analytical exhibits in rate filings and testimony.
• Coordinates information flow between internal departments to respond to rate case interveners.
• Develops financial and statistical models to improve efficiency in rate filings.
• Reviews billing data to ensure accuracy in regulatory proceedings.
• Prepares and files compliance reports with regulatory bodies.
• Monitors rates charged by other jurisdictions for comparison.
• Calculates pro forma adjustments to deficiency studies for rate cases.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Two years related experience

Communication Skills

Numeric Skills

Computer Skills

Job description

Primary Duties

1. Prepares rate related filings in jurisdictions to be used in advocating the company's position on accounting, ratemaking, gas cost, cost allocation issues and other regulatory issues and to comply with orders from regulatory authorities and current tariffs.
2. Prepares and reviews analytical exhibits in developing rate filings and testimony submitted by company witnesses.
3. Prepares and reviews analytical exhibits as support in response to intervener data requests.
4. Coordinates and organizes the information flow between internal departments to provide timely responses to requests from rate case interveners.
5. Develops financial and statistical models to improve departmental efficiency and accuracy in rate filings.
6. Reviews and analyzes billing information to determine its accuracy and usefulness in a regulatory proceeding.
7. Prepares and files compliance reports as required by the various regulatory bodies.
8. Monitors rates charged by other jurisdictions to provide a basis for comparison.
9. Analyzes and evaluates financial and billing data. Calculates pro forma adjustments to deficiency studies for rate case purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Educational/Experience Level: Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and two years related experience; or equivalent
• Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and /or modifications on technical or other complex concepts to individuals.
• Numeric Skills: Requires the ability to perform algebraic, operations and/or moderately complex statistical methods and/or applies high level accounting methods for financial reporting.
• Computer Skills: Requires an advanced knowledge of various software applications for creating complex documents, databases, reports and graphics.
• Work Conditions: Works in an office environment
  Minimal overnight travel may be required.
  Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family: Rates & Regulatory