Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Bring your analytical skills and auditing excellence to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC)! The PSC is currently recruiting for a Public Utility Auditor to join our team in the Division of Energy Regulations and Analysis. This position will be filled at the Entry, Senior, or Advanced level.
The PSC is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule that offers the option to work remotely with one in office day required every month. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. The position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI. Employees will be generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. Further questions regarding hybrid and remote work may be discussed more at the time of the interview.
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
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.
These positions are responsible for planning and performing municipal utility rate case and compliance audits. The complexity of these audits increases depending on the level and experience of the auditor. At all levels, the position may require testifying before the Commission on case filings and contested case hearings.
At the entry level, the position's primary responsibilities include performing and assisting on routine and complex rate case audits, holding companies and affiliated interest filings and participating on special studies.
At the senior level, the position's primary responsibilities include independently planning and performing routine municipal utility rate case and compliance audits; assisting with complex audit rate cases, fuel reconciliations, and fuel cost plans. Responsibilities include serving as a case coordinator, devising and implementing the audit program, reviewing working papers, as well as providing technical assistance on accounting and financial matters to work groups examining regulatory accounting matters.
At the advanced level, the position's primary duties include managing, planning, and performing complex energy utility rate case audits. This position will also perform as advanced auditor for highly complex rate case, fuel reconciliations, and fuel cost plan audits. Responsibilities include performing lead worker functions and reviewing working papers. Responsibilities also include providing technical assistance concerning advanced accounting and financial matters, and performing special studies for both the industry and the accounting discipline.
This position will be hired at the entry, senior, or advanced level, depending on qualifications.
To review the full position description, please email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov
The Public Utility Auditor is in pay schedule-range (07-04) with a starting salary of $54,080-$68,640 annually, depending on qualifications;
The Public Utility Auditor - Senior is in pay schedule-range (07-03) with a starting salary of $66,560-$83,200 annually, depending on qualifications;
The Public Utility Auditor - Advanced is in pay schedule-range (07-02) with a starting salary of $81,120-$97,760 annually, depending on qualifications.
A Twelve-month probationary period will be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:
In addition, well-qualified applicants will have at least one of the following:
A qualified candidate at the senior level will have the minimum qualifications listed above, in addition to team, project or program management experience as well as have experience analyzing complex data such as analyzing detailed billing structures, or analyzing data that has multiple inputs.
In addition to the minimum qualifications and senior level qualifications, a qualified candidate at the advanced level will have experience training lower-level staff; experience auditing the work of coworkers to ensure accuracy; experience forecasting data and recognizing trends; as well as have experience developing and implementing new policies and procedures.