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Liberty

Analyst IV, Regulatory Accounting

Londonderry, NH · Hybrid

$95K/yr

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international ... Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing regulatory priorities, and lead ...

Liberty

Analyst III, Regulatory Accounting

Gainesville, GA · Hybrid

$80K - $115K/yr

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international ... Senior-level individual contributor responsible for leading complex regulatory accounting, FERC ...

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

$150 - $190/hr

Ensure accurate accounting for utility plant, depreciation, asset retirement obligations ... Provide clear, executive-ready accounting insights to senior leadership. Who you are: * Bachelor ...

State of Indiana

Senior Utility Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$79K/yr

The Senior Utility Analyst performs comprehensive analyses of technical evidence filed in cases ... Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study such as Accounting, Engineering,Economics, Finance ...

Chesapeake

Director of Accounting

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

Ensure accurate accounting for utility plant, depreciation, asset retirement obligations ... Provide clear, executive-ready accounting insights to senior leadership. Who you are: * Bachelor ...

State of Indiana

Senior Utility Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$79K/yr

The Senior Utility Analyst performs comprehensive analyses of technical evidence filed in cases ... Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study such as Accounting, Engineering,Economics, Finance ...

PPL Corporation

Senior Accountant

Louisville, KY · Hybrid

$71K - $89K/yr

Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance ... Senior Accountant Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business with at least three ...

PPL Corporation

Senior Accountant

Providence, RI · Hybrid

$74K - $94K/yr

Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance ... Senior Accountant Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business with at least three ...

PPL Corporation

Senior Accountant

Allentown, PA · Hybrid

$73K - $91K/yr

Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance ... Senior Accountant Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business with at least three ...

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How much do senior utility accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior utility accounting in the United States is $112,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior utility accountant?

Senior Utility Accountants are experienced professionals responsible for managing and overseeing the accounting functions specific to utility companies, such as those in the water, electricity, or gas sectors. They ensure compliance with industry regulations, prepare financial reports, analyze costs and revenues, and often supervise junior accounting staff. Their work supports accurate financial planning and decision-making within the organization. Senior Utility Accountants also play a key role in audits and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior utility accountant?

To thrive as a Senior Utility Accountant, you need a solid background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and utility industry regulations, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and several years of relevant experience. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, advanced Excel skills, and certifications like CPA are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting complex financial data and collaborating across departments. These skills ensure accurate financial management, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making within utility organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by senior utility accounting professionals and how can they be managed?

Senior Utility Accounting professionals often navigate complex regulatory requirements, frequent changes in industry standards, and the need to accurately track and report on large volumes of utility transactions. Managing these challenges requires strong attention to detail, staying current with regulatory updates, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams such as operations and regulatory affairs. Building robust internal controls and leveraging specialized accounting software can also help streamline processes and ensure compliance.

What is the difference between Senior Utility Accounting vs Utility Accounting Clerk?

AspectSenior Utility AccountingUtility Accounting Clerk
CredentialsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, some college beneficial
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance departments, utility companiesAccounting departments, utility offices
ResponsibilitiesFinancial analysis, reporting, account reconciliation, oversightData entry, invoice processing, basic account maintenance

Senior Utility Accounting professionals handle complex financial tasks and oversee accounting functions, requiring advanced credentials. Utility Accounting Clerks perform routine data entry and support tasks. The senior role involves higher responsibility, analytical skills, and strategic input, while clerks focus on operational support within the utility industry.

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Infographic showing various Senior Utility Accounting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,989 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Analyst IV, Regulatory Accounting

Liberty Utilities Co.

Litchfield Park, AZ • Hybrid

$95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Liberty Utilities rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

 

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

 

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This is a growing Team and various new opportunities on the Regulatory Accounting Team available. 

Principal-level individual contributor responsible for enterprise-level regulatory accounting leadership, technical judgement, and governance over the most complex regulatory reporting, rate-case support, commission data requests, audits, investigations, and compliance matters.


Operates with a high degree of independence and influence, leads significant or precedent-setting deliverables, advises senior leaders on accounting and reporting implications, and shapes the regulatory reporting operating model, controls, data integrity, automation, and documentation standards.

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Accountabilities
  • Lead the most complex and high-risk regulatory filings, rate-case support activities, audits, investigations, and commission data requests across assigned jurisdictions or business areas.
  • Serve as principal financial and regulatory accounting advisor for significant proceedings, complex data responses, regulatory accounting matters, and cross-functional regulatory initiatives.
  • Establish standards for source-to-file traceability, workpaper quality, reviewer evidence, documentation retention, control alignment, and regulator-ready support packages.
  • Provide final technical review and quality assurance over complex schedules, exhibits, reconciliations, testimony support, regulatory responses, and filing support prepared by Analysts I, II, and III.
  • Interpret and advise on FERC USOA, NARUC guidance, ASC 980 considerations, regulatory assets and liabilities, cost allocations, rate recovery mechanisms, affiliate transactions, and jurisdiction-specific reporting expectations.
  • Anticipate and resolve complex data, accounting, reporting, mapping, control, and documentation issues that could affect filings, audits, compliance readiness, or stakeholder confidence.
  • Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, business operations, consultants, expert witnesses, and senior finance leaders.
  • Advise leadership on regulatory reporting risks, emerging requirements, accounting implications of regulatory orders, organisational changes, system implementations, and transformation initiatives.
  • Design and lead improvements to governance, data management, controls, account mapping, filing calendars, request tracking, workflow automation, and recurring support processes.
  • Develop playbooks, templates, quality standards, training materials, and knowledge-transfer routines for the regulatory accounting analyst team.
  • Mentor Analysts I, II, and III through technical coaching, review feedback, issue-resolution guidance, and professional development support.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Eight to ten or more years of progressive experience in accounting, regulatory accounting, utility accounting, financial reporting, audit, rate-case support, or related finance roles.
  • Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, utility accounting, regulatory accounting, regulatory assets and liabilities, cost allocation principles, and financial reporting controls.
  • Extensive experience supporting complex regulatory filings, rate cases, audits, commission data requests, FERC/NARUC reporting, or jurisdictional proceedings.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex accounting and regulatory reporting requirements and translate them into defensible workpapers and filing support.
  • Advanced Excel, data reconciliation, analytical, and financial systems skills, including large data sets and multi-source reporting environments.
  • Experience with SAP, Hyperion/HFM, Workiva, Power BI, PowerPlan, BlackLine, Analysis for Office, or comparable platforms.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing regulatory priorities, and lead complex deliverables with limited direction.
Compensation Data

Full base salary range $95,000.00- $130,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Customer Centric
  • Integrity
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Teamwork
  • Owner mindset
  • Outcome focused
  • Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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