The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries – electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation – before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state’s Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.
The ORS is seeking an Auditor to conduct analysis and testing of complex financial statements and transactions and rate case applications on investor-owned utilities operating in SC. Job functions include:
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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.
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Prepare information requests sent to utilities and analyze/test responses to information requests.
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Prepare supporting workpapers (financial and narrative) documenting analysis, test results, and rate case positions.
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Prepare financial schedules and exhibits publishing results including proposed adjustments.
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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.
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Collaborate regularly with agency accountants, auditors, analysts, engineers, attorneys, and external consultants.
South Carolina is a great place to live and work! The State of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE
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
Retirement plan
Supplemental retirement savings plan
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.
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.
