Regulatory Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY: The Regulatory Analyst ("Analyst") supports the regulatory department by performing a wide variety of tasks involving a high degree of analysis, statistics, technical, creativity and responsibility for work functions including preparations of financial reports, special studies, rate cases, and support for legal matters. The Analyst uses his or her judgment to plan and accomplish goals within the regulatory and financial field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide statistical, financial and economic analysis to support company and department objectives, including strategic planning, development of alternative rate designs, and pricing options.
• Update, maintain, and develop models to support regulatory filings, corporate analysis requirements, and strategic planning and analysis.
• Provide support in the preparation of the annual gas sales, gas purchasing, and revenue forecast used to calculate the gas cost adjustment.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of tariff provision revisions, filings, tariff advice letters, reports and testimony to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, including basic filings such as annual reports, shippers share, fuel use, construction costs, quarterly Gas Cost Balance Account reconciliations, and quarterly Homer Surcharge reconciliations.
• Provide analysis and support in the preparation of cost of service, fuel filings, revenue requirement determinations, and to assist the Company in obtaining sufficient revenues to meet operational needs consistent with generally accepted utility practices.
• Review and analyze trial balances, perform account inquiries, research transactions.
• Compose testimony and tariff filings to support financial analysis.
• Review and provide analysis of key regulatory filings and matters of other Alaskan utilities.
• Other support functions needed for regulatory departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in Accounting or other related field.
• Three to five years of related work experience. Auditing, utility or regulatory experience preferred. Experience in a legal environment is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accounting (CMA) candidate preferred.
• Knowledge regarding tariffs and regulatory issues preferred.
• Must possess a valid Alaska driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the ENSTAR's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a background, past employment, credit, drug, and driving record screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good working knowledge of various software applications specifically in Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn new systems or software packages as necessary.
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Proven organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills including the ability to evaluate data, compile statistics, and prepare reports, graphs, tables, and charts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle, track and complete multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and project management skills.
• Ability to complete complex assignments under extremely high pressure with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.

1. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
• Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
• Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Sitting

x

2. Standing

x

3. Walking

x

4. Bending Over

x

5. Crawling

6. Climbing

7. Reaching Overhead

x

8. Crouching

9. Kneeling

10. Balancing

11. Pushing or pulling

12. Talking

x

13. Repetitive use of hands/arms

x

14. Repetitive use of legs

x

15. Grasping

16. Lifting

10lbs or less

x

11 to 25 lbs

x

26 to 50 lbs.

51 to 75 lbs

76 to 100 lbs

Over 100lbs

17. Carrying

10lbs or less

x

11 to 25 lbs

x

26 to 60 lbs

51 to 75 lbs

76 to 100lbs

Over 100lbs

18. Eye/hand coordination

x

19. Fine Manipulation

x

• VISUAL ACUITY:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Close vision (clear at 20 "or less)

x

2. Distance vision (clear at 20' or more)

x

3. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

4 Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while

eyes are fixed on a given point)

x

5. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

x

6. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

x

7. No special vision requirements

MENTAL EFFORT:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Thinking analytically

x

2. Communication

x

Using effective verbal communication

x

Using effective written communication

x

3. Handling stress & emotions

x

4. Concentrating on tasks

x

5. Discriminating colors

x

6. Remember details

x

7. Making decisions

x

8. Adjusting to changes

x

9. Examining/observing details

x

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

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Continuously

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