Senior Rates & Regulatory Analyst

Responsibilities

General responsibilities : Provide regulatory support for Ohio & Kentucky rate initiatives.

• Assist in cost recovery processes related to retail riders / trackers; prepare related worksheets, schedules, support Duke Energy Ohio & Duke Energy Kentucky witnesses in various ways such as responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare regulatory filings, special studies, and analyses in support of regulatory filings and agreements.
• Assist in retail rate case activities to accomplish appropriate cost recovery for Duke Energy Ohio & Duke Energy Kentucky, including research, data gathering, preparing related worksheets, schedules, and providing support for expert witnesses.
• Understand and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements related to electric and natural gas rates.
• Work with internal stakeholders, as needed, providing necessary information and answering questions.
• Assist in the communication of regulatory and cost recovery concepts to both internal and external audiences.
• Prepare various rate reports and statistical reports
• Administrative tasks as assigned

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, mathematics or other related degree
• In addition to bachelor’s degree, four (4) years minimum of work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in regulatory accounting or regulatory rates
• Ability to develop and use data-driven, complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Background in regulatory, rates, finance, accounting, or reporting
• Attention to detail, including identification of irregularities in data and commitment to high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Products : Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to verbally explain calculations and filings to others
• Good time management and organization skills; ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision, seeking guidance from teammates;

ability to effectively enlist the support of others in meeting deadlines

• Ability to foster good relationships with teammates and others throughout the Company
• Ability to work within a matrixed environment
• Regulated industry work experience
• Exposure to or familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts
• Rate case support experience
• CPA or public accounting or internal auditing experience
• Familiarity with Peoplesoft Financial System, exposure to PowerPlan Fixed Asset system, knowledge of other Duke financial systems and tools such as SAP
• Strong interpersonal communication skills : ability to influence others, gain support of proposals and recommendations
• Strong analytical skills; ability to recognize trends and irregularities in complex calculations and explain variances by researching and identifying relevant, underlying causes of changes in results
• Willingness to assist the Rate department with new assignments

Working Conditions

• M - F
• Office environment (with opportunity to work remotely as circumstances allow up to 2 days a week) with extensive use of a computer.
• Office located in Cincinnati, OH preferred but other Duke regional offices considered
• Extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, especially in periods of rate cases
• Local travel - 5%. Occasional travel to Columbus, OH or Frankfurt, K
• Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period.

However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a listed Duke Energy facility.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, September 19, 2024

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.