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Are you an analytically minded professional who enjoys working with numbers and being part of a collaborative team network? The Management Audit Division within the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is eager to welcome a Public Utility Auditor Trainee who wants to learn the complete auditing process while conducting duties in alignment with PUCs mission to ensure safe and reliable resources at reasonable rates. The Bureau of Audits provides a great career path where you can build rewarding relationships with associates, management, representatives of utility companies, and the general public. Apply today!

As a Public Utility Auditor Trainee, you will engage in entry-level management audit duties within a professional accounting, financial management, and engineering organization that performs financial audits, management efficiency reviews or audits, and financial and operational analysis. Within this role, you must possess a working knowledge of accounting/auditing standards and administrative/technical knowledge, in addition to functioning as a team member in the conduct of on-site audits or reviews of regulated utilities. The types of audits generally include adjustment clause, compliance, operational and management audits, management efficiency investigations, and other projects conducted utilizing established guidelines or audit programs. Performing these duties may require travel (including overnight travel). You will also help in the preparation of complex analyses and prepare written reports, detailing conclusion and recommendations resulting from your reviews.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. 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.
  • 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:

• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by a minimum of twenty-four credits in accounting.

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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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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• 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.