Auditor

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans for analysis and testing of utility rate case applications.
• Review utility rate case applications for alignment with industry accounting and rate making/regulatory principles.
• Research and analyze previous rate case decisions and perform financial analysis and testing.
• Prepare information requests sent to utilities and analyze/test responses to information requests.
• Prepare supporting workpapers (financial and narrative) documenting analysis, test results, and rate case positions.
• Create and present written and oral testimony for positions and adjustments in rate cases.
• Testify before the Public Service Commission and respond to cross-examination.
• Collaborate regularly with agency accountants, auditors, analysts, engineers, attorneys, and external consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field that included at least 18 hours of accounting.
• Working knowledge and experience preparing financial statements, the application of audit principles, and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and speak in large groups.
• Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement, and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or related field, CPA, or CIA.
• Experience in utility industry financial accounting and reporting.
• Working knowledge of the rate making processes and rate structure of public utilities.
• Understanding of regulations, principles, and practices for the regulation of utilities.

Benefits

• 15 days sick leave
• 15 days annual leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Health coverage including prescriptions
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Retailer plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plan

Additional Comments

• Position, on occasion, requires work after normal hours.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
• All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
• Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
• Remote work is not available, and employees work in-office at 1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.