Utilities Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $53,683.00 - $85,676.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: PSC2600022 PSA
Department: Public Service Commission
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Nature of Work
This position is entry-level and, under more direct supervision, will aid higher level utility analysts, training in the following job duties: assignments requiring the analyst to be in full charge of audits of small to medium sized utilities. Assignments will also include audits of large utility companies where overall supervision of the audit may be under the control of a supervisor. Even in the case of large utility audits, the applicant is expected to perform the audit with minimum supervision after an audit program is developed by the applicant and approved by the supervisor. May be required to travel both in state and out-of-state. The applicant must have thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, techniques of economic and financial analyses and FASB procedures and statements. Ability to research FASB statements and drafts is required. Ability to research state and federal tax laws is required. The applicant must be familiar with preparation of audit programs and formulation of work plans. The applicant will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience to perform the following types of work assignments. Review utility formal case filings and utility financial statements; analyze the financial condition of utilities including such areas as capitalization ratios, cash flow, financing needs and plans and pro forma income statements; prepare work plans and/or audit programs to guide case review and/or audit steps and procedures; perform a field or desk audit of the utilities financial books and records; review and report on internal controls, compliance with accounting principles, compliance with the system of accounts and compliance with PSC rules and prior orders; conduct analysis of the management efficiency; write all or part of an audit report presenting an analysis of the utilities financial condition and/or financial issues to be considered by the Commission; make recommendation regarding the overall revenue requirements for a utility; make recommendations on the proper rate schedule(s) to recover recommended revenue requirements; perform desk or memorandum reviews of utility rate change requests not requiring a field audit; assist staff attorneys in becoming familiar with the accounting aspects of the case and in establishing methods of examination and cross-examination as part of the staff exhibit in the rate hearing; testify in the rate hearing before the Public Service Commission on the method and scope of the audit, on any adjustments made to the financial records of the utility and on the financial condition of the utility; assist the Legal Division in designing rates mandated by the Commission decision in the rate hearing; answer routine correspondence from utility customers on utility costs, municipal surcharges, fuel adjustment charges, etc.; perform related duties as required.
***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.
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Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in utility financial analysis, accounting or auditing may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
NOTE: At the appointing agency's discretion, competitive applicants may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training. The qualifying training must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.
Other Information
Preference will be given to those individuals with training in accounting such as a CPA, a master's degree in accounting, a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of accounting and to those individuals having professional experience with a public utility, utility regulatory agency or a public accounting firm in the area of utility ratemaking or financial statement auditing.
PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1
Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:
The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $53,683 to $85,676 for this classification.
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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The minimum qualifications for the Utilities Analyst 1 are as follows:Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics.ORSubstitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in utility financial analysis, accounting or auditing may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.NOTE: At the appointing agency's discretion, competitive applicants may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training. The qualifying training must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.Before answering the following questions, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definition for "professional" level experience:"Professional" - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles, and method to work product. How do you qualify for this position?

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.***NOTE: At the appointing agency's discretion, competitive applicants may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training. The qualifying training must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.***
• I have at least 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in Utility Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Auditing (please note: the professional level accounting/auditing experience does not have to be utility-related)
• I do not meet either of the above requirements (please do not apply).

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AGENCY PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria:Accounting Training:Certified Public Accountant (CPA),Master's degree in accounting,Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, orBachelor's degree that includes at least 24 semester hours in accounting. ORRelevant Professional Experience:Experience with a public utility,Experience at a utility regulatory agency, orExperience at a public accounting firm in the areas of utility ratemaking or financial statement auditing.Do you meet at least one of the above stated preference criteria?

• Yes, I meet at least one of the above stated preference criteria.
• No, I do not meet at least one of the above stated preference criteria.

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• I consent to the above statement.

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