PUCT, Regulatory Accountant (Financial Examiner II-V)
Public Utility Commission of Texas, Austin, TX, United States
Financial Examiner
Division: Rate Regulation, Department: Financial Review.
Job Overview: The Rate Regulation Division is seeking a Financial Examiner. Responsibilities include routine to highly complex accounting work, reviewing rate change and other applications filed with the Commission. The role analyzes utility reports, accounting records, contracts, and other pertinent information for regulated and unregulated utilities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, state laws, and Commission regulations. The examiner prepares written recommendations with mathematical accuracy, clarity, precision, and grammatical accuracy.
Salary Range
Financial Examiner II (B19): $70,008 – $75,000
Financial Examiner III (B21): $74,004 – $83,004
Financial Examiner IV (B23): $80,004 – $90,000
Financial Examiner V (B25): $90,252 – $114,000
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration.
One year experience in utility accounting, regulatory accounting, finance, or public accounting for level III.
Two years experience for level IV.
Four years experience and an active CPA or CFA license for level V.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Experience in utility or regulatory accounting, including electric, telecommunications, or water and wastewater utilities.
Experience with rate regulation, cost of service analysis, or financial modeling in a regulatory environment.
Experience preparing or supporting expert testimony, regulatory filings, or contested case proceedings.
Work Schedule
The PUCT operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules and telecommuting may be approved in accordance with policy and business needs.
Veteran Preference
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with applicable Military Occupation Specialty codes are encouraged to apply. Documentation such as DD Form 214 must be provided for preference consideration.
Remarks
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All application information must be accurate. Misstatement or falsification may result in refusal to hire or termination if hired.
Licensure may be verified if required.
A satisfactory driving record is required for agency business vehicles.
Selective Service registration may be verified for males born after January 1, 1960.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon successful EVerify+ process.
The PUCT does not sponsor work authorization or a STEM OPT extension program.
Candidate consent for a criminal background check may be required after a conditional offer.
Employees must comply with Public Utility Regulatory Act restrictions.
The PUCT has a Post-Employment Restriction, details furnished upon request.
The PUCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Internal Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Newly hired employees must complete a six‑month probationary period with a satisfactory review before applying to other positions.
Transfers to a new position or division require at least six months in the new role with a satisfactory review.
Employees cannot apply for positions within their classification series in their current division, unless supervisory.
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Division: Rate Regulation, Department: Financial Review.
Job Overview: The Rate Regulation Division is seeking a Financial Examiner. Responsibilities include routine to highly complex accounting work, reviewing rate change and other applications filed with the Commission. The role analyzes utility reports, accounting records, contracts, and other pertinent information for regulated and unregulated utilities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, state laws, and Commission regulations. The examiner prepares written recommendations with mathematical accuracy, clarity, precision, and grammatical accuracy.
Salary Range
Financial Examiner II (B19): $70,008 – $75,000
Financial Examiner III (B21): $74,004 – $83,004
Financial Examiner IV (B23): $80,004 – $90,000
Financial Examiner V (B25): $90,252 – $114,000
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration.
One year experience in utility accounting, regulatory accounting, finance, or public accounting for level III.
Two years experience for level IV.
Four years experience and an active CPA or CFA license for level V.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Experience in utility or regulatory accounting, including electric, telecommunications, or water and wastewater utilities.
Experience with rate regulation, cost of service analysis, or financial modeling in a regulatory environment.
Experience preparing or supporting expert testimony, regulatory filings, or contested case proceedings.
Work Schedule
The PUCT operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules and telecommuting may be approved in accordance with policy and business needs.
Veteran Preference
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with applicable Military Occupation Specialty codes are encouraged to apply. Documentation such as DD Form 214 must be provided for preference consideration.
Remarks
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All application information must be accurate. Misstatement or falsification may result in refusal to hire or termination if hired.
Licensure may be verified if required.
A satisfactory driving record is required for agency business vehicles.
Selective Service registration may be verified for males born after January 1, 1960.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon successful EVerify+ process.
The PUCT does not sponsor work authorization or a STEM OPT extension program.
Candidate consent for a criminal background check may be required after a conditional offer.
Employees must comply with Public Utility Regulatory Act restrictions.
The PUCT has a Post-Employment Restriction, details furnished upon request.
The PUCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Internal Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Newly hired employees must complete a six‑month probationary period with a satisfactory review before applying to other positions.
Transfers to a new position or division require at least six months in the new role with a satisfactory review.
Employees cannot apply for positions within their classification series in their current division, unless supervisory.
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