Finance and Rates Analyst II - Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Essential Utilities?  We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance & Rates Analyst to join our Finance team in Bryn Mawr, PA! We are looking for an accountant that supports the development and integration of the total Company business planning process, attraction of capital and business development into the regulatory rate filing process. Specifically, but not limited to, preparing and litigating the Company’s’ rate case filings, DSIC filings and applicable tariffs on a multi-state basis. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a 90-day training period.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in the preparation of rate cases providing general accounting assistance, analysis and forecasting of the need for and the timing of rate increases.
• Participate in the planning/budgeting processes to ensure timely recognition of investments.
• Compile and aggregate budget and business planning information.
• Provide support for the preparation of financial due diligence, including pro-forma income statements, for water and wastewater acquisitions in various jurisdictions.  Handles PUC filings and data request/other correspondence with applicable utility commission.
• Prepare answers to interrogatories.
• Provide support for witness litigation process.
• Interface with other departments to determine future rate case adjustments.
• Prepare special reports as needed.
• Prepare relevant documents requested by or required by the Commission.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience required
• Utilities experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent computer skills including a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, with PowerPoint skills being required.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and all company officials, as well as the ability to motivate and influence others with diplomacy and tact in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Must be proactive with the ability to work independently under minimal direction.

Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
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To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.