Public Utility Auditor - Entry, Senior, or Advanced

The State of Wisconsin is seeking a Public Utility Auditor to join the Public Service Commission in the Division of Energy Regulations and Analysis. This role involves planning and performing municipal utility rate case and compliance audits, with responsibilities varying based on the level of the auditor from entry to advanced. Responsibilities Planning and performing municipal utility rate case and compliance audits Performing and assisting on routine and complex rate case audits Holding companies and affiliated interest filings and participating on special studies Independently planning and performing routine municipal utility rate case and compliance audits Assisting with complex audit rate cases, fuel reconciliations, and fuel cost plans Serving as a case coordinator, devising and implementing the audit program, reviewing working papers, and providing technical assistance on accounting and financial matters Managing, planning, and performing complex energy utility rate case audits Performing lead worker functions and reviewing working papers Providing technical assistance concerning advanced accounting and financial matters, and performing special studies for both the industry and the accounting discipline Skills Presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences through written or verbal communication Working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Working in Excel, or a similar product, to complete tasks such as manipulating spreadsheets to analyze data, updating and maintaining spreadsheets with accurate data, and/or utilizing the product to accomplish basic accounting analysis with basic formulas Experience and/or education in the utility industry, such as regulatory principles or regulatory accounting Experience forecasting data or numbers Benefits Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year. Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment) A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. Company Overview The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It was founded in 1848, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is