Utility Accountant
Company: MSCCN
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Utility Accountant Date Posted: Mar 14, 2023 Requisition ID:
422018 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Grow
your career with the State of Indiana With more than 50 executive
branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce
offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a
broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana
employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every
day. At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity
and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and
equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the
State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer,
reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals
with disabilities to complete the application and interview
process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role. Next
Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here Be sure to review
our expanded benefit package offerings below. Agency Statement :
About the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC): The
OUCC's mission is to represent all Indiana consumers to ensure
quality, reliable utility services at the most reasonable prices
possible through dedicated advocacy, consumer education and
creative problem solving. For more information about the OUCC,
visit the website at on Twitter at or on Facebook at Salary
Statement : The salary for this position traditionally starts at
$70,844 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
About the Job: Come join a passionate team with a commitment to
consumer advocacy. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
(OUCC), a state agency, seeks a Utility Analyst - Accountant for
its Water/Wastewater Division. The OUCC's mission is to represent
all Indiana consumers to ensure quality, reliable utility services
at the most reasonable prices possible through dedicated advocacy,
consumer education and creative problem solving. For more
information about the OUCC, visit the website at on Twitter at or
on Facebook at The selected candidate will conduct a variety of
accounting reviews, which may be broad or narrow in scope and of
varying complexity and difficulty. The candidate will plan and
conduct the accounting reviews within the time constraints of the
agency. The candidate will use creativity and resourcefulness to
uncover and document irregularities or non-compliance. This
position must maintain confidentiality throughout the entire review
process. The candidate must be able to manage multiple cases,
prioritize workload and meet deadlines. This position will receive
general work assignments from a supervisor. The selected candidate
will be expected to make decisions and exercise significant
judgment in the application of agency policy and standards. This
position works with multi-disciplinary teams that includes
attorneys, financial analysts, accountants, engineers, and other
specialists. This position is responsible for preparing written
reports, related workpapers, accounting schedules and testimony
which supports judgments and conclusions for financial condition
and compliance. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines, while
handling multiple tasks. The work product completed by this
position is reviewed by a supervisor for compliance with agency
policy and standards. Some travel will be necessary. A Day in the
Life: The essential functions of this position are: Review
financial statements and other financial information of regulated
water and wastewater utilities and evaluate and interpret the
reasonableness of the utility's proposals. Participate as a case
team member on complex regulatory cases and be a significant
contributor responsible for addressing accounting and regulatory
issues. Review pre-filed written testimony and gather additional
information through written requests, onsite reviews, and other
research methods. Develop technical opinions based on the review of
utility financial statements and all other relevant utility
applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits. Draw
conclusions from information gathered during reviews to build case
foundations that contribute to the overall case development.
Prepare persuasive written reports, testimony, exhibits, and
accounting schedules to support OUCC positions and make
recommendations. Provide oral testimony from time to time before
the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). The job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. An advanced degree in
accounting or professional certification is a plus. Extensive
computer experience with MS Office (Word and Excel) is necessary.
Possess: strong written and verbal skills; the ability to work
independently and in teams to meet deadlines; and the ability to
produce work product in a well-organized manner. Intellectual
curiosity and the ability to think critically and originally and
extend principles, theories, concepts and methods as unique
circumstances or new developments may require. Ability to
constructively identify and solve problems. Ability to work on
and/or manage multiple cases simultaneously. Ability to summarize
and communicate complex technical issues. Ability to make and
support objective and well-reasoned recommendations. Ability to
work under stressful and occasionally adversarial conditions, such
as under cross-examination and short timelines. Knowledge of
water/wastewater utility industry or IURC regulatory practices is a
plus. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: Benefits of
Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a
comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which
includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as
well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete
wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings
account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work
scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work
for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with
employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust,
comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of
employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new
parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time
off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement
Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee
assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal
Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop,
and promote employees based on individual ability and job
performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity
to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without
discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will
comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable
state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a
disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this
application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana
State Personnel Department at [emailprotected] The State of Indiana
has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and
opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to
apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be
successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your
application. Current Employee? Click here ( to apply.
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