Regulatory affairs associate Jobs in Portland, OR

The Role :

Prepares purchased gas adjustment and technical rate adjustment filings. Develops and submits to regulatory commissions reports capturing financial data and accounting details regarding rates and financial performance of the regulated operations of the company. Analyzes data relevant to customer rates and costs for management review. Prepares rate and tariff filings for regulatory approval as needed. Acts as liaison between rates department and regulatory accounting functions within the Company. Responds to inquiries regarding rates, impacts of Company costs on customers, and a variety of technical issues related to regulation. Position requires self-motivation, hard work ethic and ability to learn regulatory accounting concepts.

Day to Day :

• Leads Purchased Gas Adjustment project internally and with outside stakeholders.
• Prepares annual Results of Operations reports, and technical rate adjustment filings by updating financial spreadsheets and models.
• Develops and maintains models and supporting analyses needed for regulatory accounting reports.
• Ability to learn regulatory accounting and its impact on the Company by interpreting commission orders and working with the Accounting department to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide expertise on accounting processes for new or existing regulatory programs and mechanisms and serving as a resource to internal and external audit staff regarding any changes in regulatory accounting (including any related Sarbanes Oxley requirements).
• Provides review and guidance of certain accounting entries, and regulatory expertise relating to those entries.
• Reviews some regulatory accounting journal entries, and analyzes the performance of regulatory mechanisms.
• Prepares and assembles various data, calculations, and charts needed for management review and decision making.
• Prepares financial portions of general rate case applications and prepares and reviews responses to discovery questions from Company regulators.
• Conducts research on various utility regulation topics and industry developments.
• Contributes to a team environment responsible for managing the Company’s relationship with and requirements of Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Builds and manages relationships with outside regulators, consumer advocacy groups and other intervening parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate peak periods.
• Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

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Base salary range : $93,100.00 - $132,650.00 per year, depending on qualifications Annual Target Incentive : Level 3 ,  12.0% target

Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Application Process : To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website. Deadline :   9 / 17 / 24