Ratings Analyst

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, EPCOR USA's wholly owned subsidiaries build, own and operate water, wastewater and natural gas facilities and infrastructure in the southwestern United States. EPCOR USA provides water, wastewater, wholesale water and natural gas services to approximately 828,000 people across 44 communities and 19 counties in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, apply today at epcor.p>Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Rates Analyst I or II to work out of our US Corporate office in north central Phoenix.

This individual will join the growing Rates/Regulatory team, which is a valued and crucial function within any regulated utility. It is a dynamic discipline at the nexus of accounting, economics, law, and engineering and interfaces with most departments in the utility. This individual will be responsible for researching, investigating, analyzing, developing recommendations, reporting, and testifying in hearings on proper utility policies, rates, and economics.

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate regulatory reports and compile financial information and operational data necessary for filing rate applications to our various regulators in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
• Prepare sections of regulatory applications and complete written testimony and exhibits with supporting work papers.
• Prepare regulatory compliance filings.
• Ensure rates are implemented correctly into our billing system.
• Professionally engage with state regulatory staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Math, Finance, Economics or Business required. li>
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or accounting. 2 years of Public Accounting or relevant accounting/regulatory experience in Water Utility industry strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication, solid time management, and organization skills are also necessary.
• Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and understanding of analytical concepts for financial analysis as well as US GAAP accounting practices.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.