Ratemaking Analyst & Utilities Advocate

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Deferred compensation

Pension plans

Leave policies

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) seeks a Utilities Accountant to advocate for Indiana utility customers before the IURC. You will apply accounting principles to review financial records and rate requests, write testimony, and present analyses with professional rigor.

Candidates should have strong communication, be able to handle multiple cases, and work with a team of attorneys, economists, and engineers. This is a full-time state government role in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years agency or industry experience.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop skilled, technical opinions through analyses of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits.
• Gather information through data requests, onsite audits, and other research methods as necessary.
• Summarize large amounts of data and testimony.
• Draw conclusions from research to build case foundations and contribute to case development.
• Prepare quality, persuasive testimony and exhibits to support OUCC case positions.
• Serve as case team leader, and a significant contributor responsible for addressing multiple issues.
• Consistently provide articulate written testimony and oral testimony under cross-examination at public hearings.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s Degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) seeks a Utilities Accountant to advocate for Indiana utility customers before the IURC. You will apply accounting principles to review financial records and rate requests, write testimony, and present analyses with professional rigor.

Candidates should have strong communication, be able to handle multiple cases, and work with a team of attorneys, economists, and engineers. This is a full-time state government role in Indiana.