Public Utility Auditor - Entry, Senior, or Advanced

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.

• 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.

This position is 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.

Entry level
: performing and assisting on routine and complex rate case audits, holding companies and affiliated interest filings, and participating on special studies.

Senior level
: 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 to work groups examining regulatory accounting matters.

Advanced level
: managing, planning, and performing complex energy utility rate case audits; performing as an advanced auditor for highly complex rate case, fuel reconciliations, and fuel cost plan audits; performing lead worker functions and reviewing working papers; providing technical assistance concerning advanced accounting and financial matters; performing special studies for both the industry and the accounting discipline.

Public Utility Auditor (Entry):
Annual salary of $62,400‑$74,381.

Public Utility Auditor – Senior
:
Annual salary of $72,800‑$85,280.

Public Utility Auditor – Advanced
:
Annual salary of $87,360‑$97,760.

A twelve‑month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State 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:

• 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 manipulate spreadsheets to analyze…