Utility Regulatory Auditor: Rate Cases & Testimony

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 sick days

15 annual leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Health coverage including prescription

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Supplemental retirement savings plan

Job summary

South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest in utility regulation across electric, natural gas, telecom, water, and transportation sectors. The role involves preparing work plans, conducting financial analysis, and presenting testimony in rate cases before the Public Service Commission.

ORS emphasizes teamwork, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication. In-office positions at Columbia, SC, offer comprehensive benefits and a healthy work-life balance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with at least 18 hours of accounting.
• Master's degree in accounting or related field; CPA or CIA preferred.
• Experience preparing financial statements and applying GAAP.
• Knowledge of rate making and utility regulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans for analysis and testing of utility rate case applications.
• Review rate case applications for alignment with accounting and rate making principles.
• Prepare information requests to utilities and analyze responses.
• Prepare financial schedules and exhibits publishing results including proposed adjustments.
• Create and present testimony for rate cases and testify before the PSC.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree CPA or CIA

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest in utility regulation across electric, natural gas, telecom, water, and transportation sectors. The role involves preparing work plans, conducting financial analysis, and presenting testimony in rate cases before the Public Service Commission.

ORS emphasizes teamwork, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication. In-office positions at Columbia, SC, offer comprehensive benefits and a healthy work-life balance for