Utilities Analyst 1

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia's Public Service Commission seeks an entry-level professional to support regulatory oversight of utilities. You will review rate cases, tariffs, and regulatory documents, analyze financial data, and help prepare audit reports and recommendations.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and clear communication are essential. The role develops in complexity with experience, requiring interpretation of laws, rules, and PSC orders, and collaboration with industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.
• OR substitution: 1 year of utility financial analysis, accounting or auditing experience for every 30 semester hours of training.

Responsibilities

• Support PSC oversight of utilities by reviewing rate cases, tariffs, complaints, and regulatory documents.
• Analyze financial data and internal controls, reporting findings and making recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence; communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory analysis

Report writing

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/ accounting/ finance/ economics/ mathematics

Job description

Nature of Work

Under close supervision, performs entry-level professional, analytical, and regulatory work in support of the Public Service Commission's oversight of utilities operating within West Virginia. Work involves reviewing rate cases, complaints, tariffs, and other regulatory documents to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and Commission orders. Employees conduct research, analyze operational and financial data, investigate complaints, maintain regulatory records, and assist in the administration and enforcement of utility laws and regulations. Work requires the exercise of sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements. Assignments increase in complexity as experience is gained. Review utility formal case filings and utility financial statements; analyze the financial condition of utilities including such areas as capitalization ratios, cash flow, financing needs and plans and pro forma income statements; perform a field or desk audit of the utilities financial books and records; review and report on internal controls, compliance with accounting principles, compliance with the system of accounts and compliance with PSC rules and prior orders; conduct analysis of the management efficiency; write all or part of an audit report presenting an analysis of the utilities financial condition and/or financial issues to be considered by the Commission; make recommendation regarding the overall revenue requirements for a utility; make recommendations on the proper rate schedule(s) to recover recommended revenue requirements; performs desk or memorandum reviews of utility rate change requests not requiring a field audit; assist staff attorneys in becoming familiar with the accounting aspects of the case audit, on any adjustments made to the financial records of the utility and on the financial condition of the utility. Must have the ability to Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies; Gather, analyze, and evaluate information and formulate recommendations; Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, industry representatives, government officials, and the public; Organize work effectively and meet established deadlines; Learn Commission statutes, regulations, and procedures governing motor carriers. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.

OR Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in utility financial analysis, accounting or auditing may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive applicants may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training. The qualifying training must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.

Special Salary Range for the Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $55,477 to $87,470 for this classification.

PSC Salary Exemption

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code

• 24-1-1