State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 583561464 JOE LOMBARDO Governor STEPHANIE MULLEN Executive Director HAYLEY WILLIAMSON Chair TAMMY CORDOVA Commissioner NORTHERN NEVADA OFFICE 1150 E. William Street Carson City, Nevada 89701-3109 (775) 684-6101 • Fax (775) 684-6110 https://puc.nv.gov SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE 9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 250 Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 (702) 486-7210 • Fax (702) 486-7206 STATE OF NEVADA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Unclassified Job Announcement REGULATORY ACCOUNTANT The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada ("PUCN") is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Regulatory Accountant for the Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Accounting Division. This is an unclassified, at-will, full-time exempt position within the State of Nevada. About the PUCN: The PUCN is a quasi-judicial regulatory agency that, among other duties, ensures investor-owned utilities comply with all applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the agency, please visit the PUCN website at http://puc.nv.gov. The Position's Key Areas of Responsibility: • Audits general rate change applications and analyzes filings for electric, natural gas, telephone, water and wastewater utilities. • Audits deferred energy and purchase gas adjustment applications and mobile home park filings. • Analyzes and processes applications for licenses. • Reviews applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity and changes in ownership. • Reviews annual report filings; tracks compliance for non-safety issues, and monitors the universal energy charge collections and the Universal Service Fund program. • Provides written testimony and orally defends testimony for proceedings brought before the Commission; and serves as an expert witness. • May prepare and present testimony to legislative committees. • May make presentations to various state, local and federal agencies. • Analyzes issues and evaluates other parties' written and oral testimony for accuracy, logic and consistency with existing Commission policy, state statutes and regulations, and writes rebuttal testimony based upon analysis. • May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. Skills Required: Must be highly professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and possess leadership skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in collaboration with other financial analysts, auditors, engineers, economists, and legal staff; compile and summarize information and prepare correspondence, periodic or special reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of the team or agency goals, objectives, and activities. Ability to audit and analyze accounting, financial and operational data recorded in the books and records of utilities; ability to audit and analyze a utility's modifications to recorded accounting data for regulatory ratemaking purposes. To include: developing and recommending appropriate adjusting entries to be recorded in a utility's books and records; and developing and recommending appropriate adjustments to a utility's modifications to recorded accounting data for regulatory ratemaking purposes. Complete and in depth knowledge of cost of service ratemaking principles and techniques at the state and federal level. Complete and in depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Must be available for occasional travel. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related field and studies or work experience pertaining to regulated industries; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years professional level experience with a regulated utility company or an agency responsible for regulating utilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a current CPA, CMA, or CFA certification desirable. Also desirable is a working knowledge of federal income taxation of corporations and the ability to research and apply federal income tax law with respect to cost of service regulation. Salary: Salary reflecting retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and the employer is up to $114,006 ($97,650 for employer only contribution). Salary offers are based on a wide array of factors such as a candidate's experience, skills, and education. Benefits: The State benefits package includes enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System (www.nvpers.org), a choice of health insurance plans (www.pebp.state.nv.us), twelve paid holidays, and paid annual leave and sick leave, after appropriate waiting periods. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program. Position Location: This position will be located in Carson City or Las Vegas. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. Submit Cover Letter, Writing Sample, and Resume to: Bre Potter Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Email bpotter@puc.nv.gov In subject line please reference: Regulatory Accountant Position Posted: 08/29/23 Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied