Public Utility Auditor Supervisor

Are you a highly organized and motivated professional looking for an exciting supervisory audit position within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Bureau of Audits, is seeking a Public Utility Auditor Supervisor to join the team. The Bureau of Audits provides a great career path where you can build rewarding relationships with associates, management, and representatives of utility companies. Showcase your leadership qualities within this specialized profession, apply with us today!

As a Public Utility Auditor Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising Financial Audit Division staff in the Western Region engaged in performing financial audits and reviews of utility companies. The person in this position will have overall responsibility for the conduct of multiple field audits and the review of adjustment clause rate filings. Utility audits may be conducted throughout the state and may require travel (including overnight travel).

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervises the preparation, review, and analysis of financial information and the preparation of workpapers and audit reports to assure compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assigns, supervises, and participates in the review and analysis of all annual, quarterly, monthly, and interim adjustment clause filings for conformity to the utility's tariff, Commission orders, and general policies and procedures.
• Utilizes accounting and auditing expertise and provides technical guidance and education to the audit staff regarding state and federal regulations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• You must be able to secure reliable transportation.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless eligibility requirements have been met and telework has been approved by the Bureau Director. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must be within a reasonable travel distance and within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Utility Auditor 3 or Management Efficiency Review Auditor 2; or
• Four years of professional auditing experience which includes one year of lead work experience; and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by a minimum of eighteen credits in accounting and an additional six credits in accounting, finance, auditing, or a closely-related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training including or supplemented by eighteen credits in accounting and an additional six credits in accounting, finance, auditing, or a closely-related field; and one year of lead work experience in professional auditing.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.